2020 FIAT 124 SPIDER warning light

IMPORTANT Do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chromeplated or anodised
aluminium parts. This may damage the
protective coating; also, cleaners and
detergents may discolour or deteriorate
the paint.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow
soap to dry on the finish.
225)
WARNING
225)Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the accelerator
pedal and lightly applying the brakes
several times until the brake performance
returns to normal. Driving with wet brakes
is dangerous. Increased stopping distance
or the vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious accident.
Light braking will indicate whether the
brakes have been affected.
IMPORTANT
47)In order to preserve the appearance of
the paint abrasive products and/or polishes
should not be used for cleaning the vehicle.
48)Avoid washing with rollers and/or
brushes in washing stations. Wash the
vehicle only by hand using neutral pH
detergents; dry it with a wet chamois
leather. Abrasive products and/or polishes
should not be used for cleaning the car.
Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
Avoid (if at all possible) parking the vehicle
under trees; remove vegetable resins
immediately as, when dried, it may only be
possible to remove them with abrasive
products and/or polishes, which is highly
inadvisable as they could alter the typical
opaqueness of the paint. Do not use pure
windscreen washer fluid for cleaning the
front windscreen and rear window; dilute it
min. 50% with water. Only use pure screen
washer fluid when strictly necessary due to
outside temperature conditions.
IMPORTANT
7)Detergents cause water pollution. Only
wash your vehicle in areas equipped to
collect and treat wastewater from this type
of activity.
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INTERIORS
SEATS AND FABRIC
PARTS
Seat belt maintenance
227) 228)
Clean the soiled area by lightly dabbing
it with a soft cloth soaked in a mild
detergent (approx. 5%) diluted with
water.
Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
Before retracting seat belts which have
been pulled out for cleaning, dry them
off thoroughly and make sure there is
no remaining moisture on them.
NOTE Clean seat belts diligently if they
get dirty. Leaving them uncleaned will
make it dif cult to clean them later, and
it may affect the smooth retracting of
the seat belt.
PLASTIC PART
MAINTENANCE
49)
Instrument panel top maintenance
226)
Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth
soaked in a mild detergent (approx. 5%)
diluted with water.Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
WARNING
226)Do not spray water into the vehicle
cabin. Spraying water into the vehicle cabin
is dangerous as electrical devices such as
the audio and switches could get wet
resulting in a malfunction or vehicle fire.
227)If a seat belt appears frayed or has
abrasions, have it replaced by a
Dealership. If a seat belts is used under
such a condition, it cannot function at its
full capacity which could result in serious
injury or death.
228)Use a mild detergent to remove
soiling from a seat belt. If organic solvents
are used for cleaning the seat belts or they
become stained or bleached, there is the
possibility of them becoming weakened
and as a result, they may not function at
their full capacity which could cause
serious injury or death.
229)Never use flammable products, such
as petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean
the inside of the car. The electrostatic
charges which are generated by rubbing
during the cleaning operation may cause a
fire.
230)Do not keep aerosol cans in the car:
they might explode. Aerosol cans must not
be exposed to a temperature exceeding
50°C. When the vehicle is exposed to
sunlight, the internal temperature can
greatly exceed this value.231)There must be no obstacles on the
floor underneath the pedals; make sure
that mats are always flat and do not
interfere with the pedals.
IMPORTANT
49)Never use alcohol, petrols and
derivatives to clean the dashboard and
instrument panel lens.
50)Do not use “hard” synthetic brushes as
they could damage the fabric beyond
repair. Do not perform partial, localised
restorations that could cause “aesthetic”
differences between treated and untreated
areas. Do not use alcohol or ketone-based
solvents.
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE

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

Warning lights and messages.....54
Weights..................186
Wheel and tire specifications.....184
Wheels and tires.............175
Window and headlight washer
fluid (level check)...........171
Windscreen washer............31
Windscreen wipers............30
Windscreen wipers/washer.......30