2019 FIAT 124 SPIDER towing

IMPORTANT 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 to
the 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 If the towing eyelet is not
securely tightened, it may loosen or
disengage from the bumper when
towing the vehicle. Make sure that the
towing eyelet is securely tightened 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................73
Accessory socket.............39
Active bonnet precautions........74
Active safety systems...........73
Advanced Keyless Entry System....14
AFS (Adaptive Front Lighting
System)..................27
Attaching the tow hooks........159
Auto-wiper control............31
Automatic climate control system.......................36
Automatic lighting.............25
Automatic transmission.........119
Auxiliary driving systems.........77
Battery (maintenance).........172
Battery recharging............174
Bodywork (care and
maintenance).............177
Bonnet....................42
Boot lid...................40
Boot lid (opening).............40
Brake Assist................117
Brake/clutch fluid (level check). . . .171
Checking levels.............169
Child restraint system suitability
for various seat position.......91
Child seat installation position.....90
Child-restraint precautions.......86
Child-restraint system types......89Climate control system..........33
Coming Home light system.......25
Constant monitoring..........114
Control panel and instruments.....49
Convertible Top (lowering)........44
Convertible Top (Soft Top)........44
Cruise Control..............122
Dashboard..................8
Dead lock device.............16
Dimensions................187
Doors.....................16
Driver Air Bag...............102
DRL (Daytime Running Lights).....25
DSC system................73
Emergency flap opening.......128
Emergency stop signal system. . . .135
Emergency towing............161
Engine...................183
Engine compartment..........169
Engine coolant (level check)......170
Engine oil (level check).........170
Essential information............3
Exterior lights................24
Flash to pass...............25
Fluid capacities..............188
Fluids and lubricants..........189
Front fog lights...............25Fuel filler cap...............128
Fuse block (engine compartment)......................146
Fuse block (left side of the vehicle)......................149
Fuses (under the bonnet)........145
Fuses (vehicle's left side)........144
Gear lever positions..........119
Gear Shift Indicator............53
Hazard warning lights.........135
Hazard warning lights (control). . . .135
Head restraints...............21
Headlight washer.............32
Headlights..................24
Heated seats................19
Heavy-dute use of the vehicle
(scheduled servicing)........164
High beams.................25
HLA function................80
How the SRS Air bags work......102
How to use this manual..........3
Identification data............182
Ignition switch...............11
Immobilizer system............15
INFO switch.................52
Installing child restraint systems....95
Interiors..................180
Internal equipment............39
Jump starting..............157
Jump starting (procedure).......157
Fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions............192

Key battery replacement........10
Keyless Entry System...........9
Keys......................9
Lane change signals...........27
Load limiter (pretensioner)........86
Maintaining the finish.........178
Maintenance monitor...........54
Manual climate control system.....34
Manual transmission..........118
Message indicated on display.....70
Mirrors....................22
Multimedia.................195
Navigation................208
Occupant protection systems.....82
Odometer/Trip meter...........51
Outside mirrors...............22
Owner maintenance precautions . . .164
Paintwork (preserving).........177
Parking...................116
Parking brake...............117
Parking Sensor System.........126
Passenger Air Bag............102
Passenger occupant classification
system.................107
Performance...............191
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)................164
Power mirrors...............23
Power window lock switch.......39Power windows..............38
Prescriptions for handling the
vehicle at the end of its life.....193
Pretensioners................85
Radio 3”.................197
Radio 7”..................202
Read this carefully..............2
Rear camera (ParkView rear
backup camera)...........130
Rear fog lights...............26
Refuelling procedure..........128
Refuelling the vehicle..........128
Replacing a bulb.............136
Replacing a tire..............175
Replacing a wheel............176
Replacing exterior light bulbs.....139
Replacing fuses.............144
Rims and tires..............184
Rims and tires provided........185
SBA system (Seat Belt Alert)......85
Scheduled servicing...........163
Scheduled servicing plan.......165
Seat belt precautions...........82
Seat belt pretensioner and load
limiting systems.............85
Seat Belt Pretensioners........102
Seat belts..................82
Seat belts (fastening/unfastening)}.......................83
Seats.....................19Seats (manual adjustment).......19
Seats and fabric parts (cleaning) . . .180
Shift-lock override (automatic
gearbox)................120
Shift-lock system (automatic
gearbox)................120
Side Air Bags...............103
Snow chains...............176
Speed limiter...............125
Starting the engine.........11,116
Steering wheel...............22
Supplementary restraint system
(SRS) - Air bag............100
Symbols....................3
TCS (Traction Control System).....73
Theft deterrent system..........15
Tips, controls and general
information...............196
Tire inflation pressure..........175
Tire service kit..............152
Tires rotation (recommendations) . .176
Tool storage................152
Towing the vehicle............159
Towing trailers..............133
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)..................77
Turn signals.................27
Turning the engine off...........13
Vehicle security alarm..........15
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