2018 FIAT 124 SPIDER tow

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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Replace spark plugs (2)●●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)(3)
Replace toothed timing drive belt(3)
Replace air filter cartridge (4)
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Change the brake fluid(5)
(2) For 1.4 Turbo Multiair versions, to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to proceed as
follows: only use spark plugs specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the "Engine"
paragraph in the "Technical specifications" chapter); stricltly comply with the replacement intervals in the Scheduled Servicing Plan. It is
advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership for spark plug replacement.
(3) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 120.000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 6 years.
Dusty areas and/or demanding use (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): recommended maximum mileage 60.000 km.
Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 4 years.
(4) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 15.000 km.
(5) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.

/Open/close. Opens and
closes the UMP (menu bar). The UMP
(menu bar) is displayed on the lower
part of the screen.
Adds a destination. Select your
destination by entering an address or
selecting a POI (Point Of Interest), a
location on the map or one of your
Favourite destinations. You can also
look up your recent destinations from
the Smart History by entering the
coordinates. If an internet connection is
available, Local Search can be of
further help to find your destination.
iDisplays the screen where traffic
information and the GPS reception
conditions can be set and verified.
Cancels waypoint/route.
Finds Places nearby. You can
search for Points Of Interest (POI) near
the vehicle position.
Displays the route parameters
and the route in its full length on themap. You can also perform
route-related actions such as editing or
cancelling your route, picking route
alternatives, avoiding parts of the route,
simulating navigation or adding the
destination to your Favourites.
2D/3DChanges View mode. The
map view mode can be changed (2D
north up/2D heading up/3D).
Switches to the Settings screen
where you change navigation settings.
NOTE Some functions are not available
depending on some countries and
regions.
NAVIGATING ON THE MAP
The data fields fig. 165 are different
when you are navigating an active route
and when you have no specified
destination (the burgundy line is not
displayed).
48: shows the speed limit of the current
road if the map contains it.2.0km/8:31: shows the distance you
need to travel on the route before
reaching your final destination and the
estimated arrival time at the final
destination of the route.
NOTE Some functions are not available
depending on some countries and
regions.
OBJECTS ON THE MAPStreets and roads: the navigation
system shows the roads in different
widths and colours so that they can be
easily identified. A motorway will be
thicker and a different colour than a
small street.
Turn preview and Next street:
when navigating a route, the top
section of the Map screen shows
information about the next manoeuvre,
street or town. There is an area at the
top left part of screen which indicates
the next operation. Displays both the
event type (such as turning, detouring,
exiting expressways) and the distance
from the current position.
Lane information and Signposts:
when navigating on multilane roads, it is
important to take the appropriate lane
in order to follow the recommended
route. If lane information is available in
the map data, the navigation system
displays the lanes and their directions
using small arrows at the bottom of the
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map. Highlighted arrows represent the
lanes and direction you need to take.
Junction view: if you are
approaching a motorway exit or a
complex intersection and the needed
information exists, the map is replaced
with a 3D view of the junction.
Motorway exit services: you may
need a petrol station or a restaurant
during your journey. This feature
displays a new button on the map
when you are driving on motorways.
Select this Open button to open a panel
with the details of the next few exits or
service stations.
Elements of the active route: the
navigation system shows the route in
the following way.
SELECTING THE DESTINATION OF
A ROUTE
Entering an address
To enter an address as the destination,
do as follows:
Selectafter selectingon the
MAP screen.
SelectFind Address. By default, the
navigation system proposes the country
and town where you are. If needed,
selectCountry, enter the first few
letters of the country name on the
keyboard, and select one country from
the list of results.
If needed, select a new town: select
Townand Start entering the name of
the town on the keyboard. Find the
town you need: the most likely town
name is always shown in the input field.
To accept it, select. If the desired name
does not show up, the names that
match the string appear in a list after
entering a couple of characters (to open
the list of results before it appears
automatically, select
and select
the town from the list).
Enter the street name: select
and start entering the
name of the town on the keyboard.
Find the street you need: the most likely
street name is always shown in the
input field. To accept it, select. If the
desired name does not show up, the
names that match the string appear in a
list after entering a couple of characters
(to open the list of results before it
appears automatically, select
and
select the street from the list).
Enter the house number: select
House Numberthen enter the house
number on the keyboard (to enter
letters, selectQWE). Select to finish
entering the address. (If the entered
house number cannot be found, the
midpoint of the street is selected as the
destination.
The selected location is shown on
the map. NavigationStartif is selected,
or after 10 seconds of no user
interaction. By touching the location
displayed on the screen, you can verify
the route. Additionally, the route can be
revised by selecting other options.
Selecting the destination from the
POI
(Point Of Interest)
If the name for a POI (Point Of Interest)
is input, a search candidate list is
displayed.
Proceed as follows:
Selectafter selectingon the
MAP screen.
SelectFind Places.
SelectFilter by Name.
Using the keyboard, enter the name
of the POI (Point Of Interest). After
entering a few letters, select to open
the list of POI with names containing
the entered character sequence.
The selected location is shown on
the map. The system transitions to the
next screen by selectingNavigate To,
or it returns to the previous screen by
selecting the location displayed on the screen, you
can change the destination to anywhere
on the map.
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MAP SETTINGS
The map is always shown on the
screen. Scroll the screen downward to
display the setting behind the lower part
of the screen:
View Mode: when this button is
selected, the map view mode can be
changed.3Ddisplays things such as
actual construction sites three
dimensionally on the map.2Dthe map
is rotated so that the direction of travel
is displayed in the upward direction/2D
Nthe map is displayed so that north is
up regardless of the direction of travel).
Viewpoint: adjust the basic zoom
and tilt levels to your needs. Three
levels are available.
Automatic Zoom: during route
guidance in any map view mode, the
function for zooming in on approaching
intersections turns on/off automatically.
Buildings: show or hide 3D town
models, 3D artistic or block
representation of all town building data
containing actual building sizes and
positions on the map.
Motorway Owerview: when
enabled, the map zooms out to show
an overview of the surrounding area if
the next route event (manoeuvre) is far
away. The system goes back to the
normal map view when you approach
the next event.
Place Markers: select which Places
to show on the map while navigating.
Too many Places make the map
crowded, so it is a good idea to show
as few as possible. You have the
following possibilities: select the
checkbox to show or hide the Place
category or Select the name of the
Place category to open the list of its
subcategories.
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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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