2020 FIAT 124 SPIDER jump start

Amber warning lights
Warning light What it means What to do
ABS WARNING LIGHT
If the ABS warning light stays on while you're
driving, the ABS control unit has detected a
system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes
will function normally as if the vehicle had no
ABS.
NOTE When the engine is jump-started to
charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and
the ABS warning light may illuminate. If this
occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and
does not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
NOTE The brake assist system does not
operate while the ABS warning light is
illuminated.Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT
If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle
may have a problem. It is important to note the
driving conditions when the light illuminated.
The check engine light may illuminate in the
following cases:
the engine's electrical system has a
problem;
the emission control system has a
problem;
the fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty;
the phonic wheel learning, following
disconnection of the battery, did not
complete successfully.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere with
our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the national or
international universal freephone
number to search for the nearest
Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS.....135
REPLACING A BULB..........136
REPLACING FUSES..........144
TIRE SERVICE KIT...........152
JUMP STARTING............157
TOWING THE VEHICLE........159
EMERGENCY TOWING........161
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

JUMP STARTING
PREPARATIONS FOR
JUMP STARTING
187) 188) 189) 190) 191) 192) 193) 194) 195) 196)
34)
Jump-starting is dangerous if done
incorrectly. So follow the procedure
carefully fig. 139. If you feel unsure
about jump-starting, we strongly
recommend that you have a competent
service technician do the work.
IMPORTANT When using booster
battery is used, comply with the
utilisation and precaution instructions
specified by the producer.
IMPORTANT Do not use the booster
battery or any other source of external
supply with a voltage above 12 V: the
battery, the starter, the alternator and
the electrical system of the vehicle
could be damaged. You can damage a
12 V starter, ignition system, and other
electrical parts beyond repair with a
24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries
in series or a 24 V motor generator set).IMPORTANT Do not attempt jump
starting if the battery is wet. The battery
could break and explode!
IMPORTANT Perform the toothed
wheel learning procedure described in
the “Battery maintenance” section (see
the “Maintenance and care” chapter).
JUMP-STARTING
PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT If the procedure below is
carried out incorrectly can cause severe
injuries to people or damage the
recharging system of one or both
vehicles. Carefully follow the
instructions given below.
Proceed as follows to carry out a jump
starting:
remove the battery cover fig. 140;
make sure the booster battery is
12 V and that its negative terminal is
grounded;
if the booster battery is in another
vehicle, do not allow both vehicles to
touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle
with the booster battery and all
unnecessary electrical loads in both
vehicles;
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connect the jumper leads in the
exact sequence as in “Preparations for
jump starting” paragraph:
– connect one end of a lead to the
positive terminal on the discharged
battery;
– attach the other end to the positive
terminal on the booster battery;
– connect one end of the other lead
to the negative terminal of the
booster battery;
– connect the other end to the
ground point indicated in the
illustration away from the
discharged battery.
start the engine of the booster
vehicle and run it a few minutes. Then
start the engine of the other vehicle;
when finished, carefully disconnect
the leads in the reverse order as
previously described;
if the battery cover has been
removed, install it in the reverse order of
removal.
IMPORTANT Verify that the covers are
securely installed.
IMPORTANT Perform the phonic wheel
learning procedure described in the
“Battery maintenance” section (see the
“Maintenance and care” chapter).
WARNING
187)Before opening the bonnet, make
sure that the engine is off and that the
ignition switch is in OFF position. During
refuelling, make sure that the engine is off
(and that the ignition switch is in OFF
position).
188)Do not get too close to the radiator
cooling fan: the electric fan may start;
danger of injury. Pay attention to scarves,
ties and other loose clothing which might
be pulled by moving parts.
189)Remove any metal objects (e.g. rings,
watches, bracelets), that might cause an
accidental electrical contact and cause
serious injury.
190)Batteries contain acid which may
burn skin and eyes. Batteries produce
hydrogen, which is easily flammable and
explosive. Thus keep away flames or
devices which may cause sparks.191)Do not allow the positive (+) terminal
to contact any other metal object that
could cause sparks. Flames and sparks
near open battery cells are dangerous.
Hydrogen gas, produced during normal
battery operation, could ignite and cause
the battery to explode. An exploding
battery can cause serious burns and
injuries. When working near a battery, do
not allow metal tools to contact the positive
(+) or negative (–) terminal of the battery.
192)Keep all flames, including cigarettes,
and sparks away from open battery cells.
Flames and sparks near open battery cells
are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could
ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns
and injuries.
193)Do not jump-start a frozen battery or
one with a low fluid level. Jump-starting a
frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is
dangerous. It may rupture or explode,
causing serious injury.
194)Route the jumper leads away from
parts that will be moving. Connecting a
jumper lead near or to moving parts
(cooling fans, belts) is dangerous. The lead
could get caught when the engine starts
and cause serious injury.
195)Never tow a vehicle to start it. Towing
a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The
vehicle being towed could surge forward
when its engine starts, causing the two
vehicles to collide. The occupants could be
injured.
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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