engine overheat FIAT 124 SPIDER 2017 2.G User Guide

Warning!
Do not open hot engine cooling system.
Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when
the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or
remove the cap to cool an overheated
engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in
the cooling system. To prevent scalding or
injury, do not remove the pressure cap
while the system is hot or under pressure.
Do not use a pressure cap other than
the one specified for your vehicle. Personal
injury or engine damage may result.
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the F (Full) and L
(Low) marks on the coolant reservoir
when the engine is cool. If it is at or near L (Low), add coolant by
mixing a minimum solution of 50%
Mopar Long Life Coolant Concentrate
for FIAT Spider. Use higher
concentrations (not to exceed 70%) if
temperatures below −34°F (−37°C) are
anticipated. Bring the level to F (Full).
Please contact your Authorized Dealer
for assistance.
Securely tighten the coolant reservoir
tank cap after adding coolant.
If the coolant reservoir is empty or new
coolant is required frequently, contact
your Authorized Dealer.
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
The brakes and clutch draw fluid
from the same reservoir.
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir
regularly.
It should be kept between the MAX
and MIN lines.
The level normally drops with
accumulated use, a condition
associated with wear of brake and
clutch linings. If it is excessively low,
have the brake/clutch system
inspected. Contact your Authorized
Dealer.
Warning!
Use only manufacturer's recommended
brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants”
in “Technical Specifications” for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake
fluid can severely damage your brake
system and/or impair its performance. The
proper type of brake fluid for your vehicle is
also identified on the original factory
installed hydraulic master cylinder reservoir.
To avoid contamination from foreign
matter or moisture, use only new brake
fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly
closed container. Keep the master cylinder
reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture
from the air resulting in a lower boiling
point. This may cause it to boil
unexpectedly during hard or prolonged
braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
07030501-121-001Coolant Reservoir
07030601-121-002Brake Fluid Reservoir
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) Setup Menu.....78
EVIC Display ..............78
Emergency flap opening ........176
Emergency Key ..............19
Emergency, In Case Of .........209
Hazard Warning Flasher ......185
Jacking ..........204,205,238
Jump Starting .........218,219
Overheating .............220
Towing ............. .221,223
Emission control system .........74
Engine .................. .267
Exhaust Gas Caution ........175
Fails To Start .............220
Flooded, Starting ..........220
Jump Starting .........218,219
Overheating .............220
Starting ..............21,220
Engine compartment ..........232
Engine coolant (level check) ......233
Engine oil (level check) .........233
Environment protection systems ....74
Essential information ............3
Ethanol .................. .173
Event Data Recorder ..........146
Exhaust Gas Caution ..........175
Exterior Lights ...............38Flash-To-Pass...............40
Flashers Hazard Warning ...........185
Turn Signal ...............41
Flooded Engine Starting ........220
Fluid And Lubricants ..........275
Fluid Capacities .............274
Fog Lights ..................41
Follow Me Home .............41
Front lights (light bulbs) .........188
Front Wipers Wiper Operation ...........42
Fuel Additives ...............174
Clean Air ...............173
Ethanol ............... .173
Materials Added ...........174
Methanol ...............173
Fuel Consumption Display ........88
Fuel Economy Monitor ..........88
Fuel filler cap ...............175
Fuel filler door ...............175
Fuse block (engine compartment) . .198
Fuse block (interior) ...........202
Fuses (interior) ..............196
Fuses (underhood) ............197
Gasoline, Clean Air...........173
Gasoline, Reformulated ........173Gear selector positions
.........154
GVWR .................. .177
Hazard Warning Flasher........185
Hazardous driving ............179
Head Restraints ............34,35
Headlight ..................38
Headlights
Adjusting The Headlight Abroad. .42
High Beam ...............40
Passing .................40
Heavy-duty use of the vehicle (scheduled servicing) ........226
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) . . .58
Hood Release ...............69
How to use this manual ..........3
Identification Data............264
Inside Rearview Mirror ..........36
Instrument Cluster Display DID Menu Items . . . .79,80,82,83,84
EVIC Menu Items . . .79,80,82,83,84
Interior Lights ................62
Interiors ................. .259
Internal Equipment ............61
Jack Location..............204
Jack Operation ........204,205,238
Jump Starting ............218,219
Key Fob..................14
Emergency Key ............14

Programming Additional Key
Fobs...................24
Key-In Reminder ..............21
Keyless Entry System...........15
Lane Change And Turn Signals ....41
Lane Change Assist ............41
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........124,126
Leaving Home Light System ......42
Life Of Tires ............... .246
Lights Daytime Running ...........40
Fog ...................41
Hazard Warning Flasher ......185
Passing .................40
Turn Signal ...............41
Loading Vehicle .............177
Tires ................. .241
Locks PowerDoor ........... .26,31
Maintaining the finish.........255
Maintenance Monitor ...........85
Maintenance procedures ........236
Manual Climate Control System ....48
Heating .................50
Manual transmission ..........152
Manual Transmission ..........152
Manual, Service .............284
Methanol ................. .173
Mirrors....................36 Automatic Dimming
.........37
Electric Remote ............38
Exterior Folding ............38
Outside .................36
Rearview ................36
Occupant Restraints ..........123
Onboard Diagnostic System ......77
Operating Precautions ..........77
Outside Rearview Mirrors ........36
Overhead light (bulb replacement) . .195
Overheating, Engine ...........220
Overloading ............... .182
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) ..........284
Paint damage touch-up ........256
Parking Brake ...............151
Passing Light ................40
Performance ...............277
Periodic checks (scheduled servicing) ............... .226
Personal Settings ............108
Personalization Features ........108
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...............241
Plastic part maintenance ........259
Power Brakes ................ .150
Door Locks ............26,31
Mirrors .................38 Pregnant Women And Seat Belts . .125
Pretensioners
Seat Belts ..............128
Protection from atmospheric agents (bodywork) ..........253
Radar Sensors.............162
Radial Ply Tires ..............245
Radio Frequency General Information ........20,23
Radio transmitter and mobile phones ...................5
Rear Camera ...............167
Rear lights (light bulbs) .........188
Rear Park Assist System ........163
Rear View ..................10
Rearview Mirrors ..............36
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure ............... .265
Recorder, Event Data ..........146
Recreational towing ...........178
Reformulated Gasoline .........173
Refueling procedure ...........175
Refueling the vehicle ..........173
Reminder, Seat Belt ...........128
Replacement Tires ............247
Replacing a bulb .............185
Replacing exterior light bulbs .....188
Replacing fuses .............196
Replacing interior light bulbs .....195
Reporting Safety Defects .......283
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