oil type FIAT 124 SPIDER 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

201)When performing any operation on
the battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with special goggles.
202)If the brake/clutch fluid level is low,
have the brakes inspected. A low
brake/clutch fluid level is dangerous. A low
level could indicate brake lining wear or a
brake system leak which could cause the
brakes to fail and lead to an accident.
203)Use only windscreen washer fluid or
plain water in the reservoir. Using radiator
antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If
sprayed on the windscreen, it will dirty the
windscreen, affect your visibility, and could
result in an accident.
IMPORTANT
39)Be careful not to confuse the various
types of fluids while topping up: they are
not compatible with each other! Topping up
with an unsuitable fluid could severly
damage your vehicle.
40)The oil level should never exceed the
MAX mark.
41)Do not add oil with specifications other
than those of the oil already in the engine.
42)Do not add only water. Always add a
proper coolant mixture. For coolant fluid
type refer to “Fluids and lubricants” table in
“Technical specifications” chapter.
43)Use only soft (demineralised) water in
the coolant mixture. Water that contains
minerals will cut down on the coolant's
effectiveness.
44)Do not use coolants containing alcohol,
methanol, borate or silicate. These coolants
could damage the cooling system.45)Do not mix alcohol or methanol with the
coolant. This could damage the cooling
system.
46)Do not use a solution that contains
more than 60% antifreeze. This would
reduce effectiveness.
47)Avoid allowing brake fluid, which is
extremely corrosive, to come into contact
with painted areas. Should it happen, wash
immediately with water.
48)Incorrect assembly of electrical and
electronic accessories may cause severe
damage to your vehicle. Go to a Fiat
Dealership if you want to install accessories
(e.g. anti-theft, radio phone, etc.): they will
suggest the most suitable devices and
advise you whether a higher capacity
battery needs to be installed.IMPORTANT
4)Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment. You are advised to contact a
Fiat Dealership to have the oil and filters
changed.
5)Used transmission fluid contains
substances that are harmful to the
environment. It is advisable to contact a
Fiat Dealership to have the fluid changed.
6)Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment. For
battery replacement, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
BATTERY
RECHARGING
204) 205)
BATTERY RECHARGING
PROCEDURE
Charge battery as follows:
remove the caps before recharging
the battery;
connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the polarity;
turn on the charger;
when finished, turn the charger off
before disconnecting the battery;
reconnect the negative battery
terminal.
IMPORTANT Before recharging the
battery, turn off all accessories and stop
the engine.
IMPORTANT Make sure that the cables
of the electrical system are correctly
reconnected to the battery, i.e. the
positive cable (+) to the positive
terminal and the negative cable (-) to
the negative terminal. The battery
terminals are marked with the positive
(+) and negative (-) symbols, and are
shown on the battery cover. The battery
terminals must also be corrosion-free
and firmly secured to the terminals. If a
“quick-type” battery charger is used
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53)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.
INTERIORS
SEATS AND FABRIC
PARTS
Seat belt maintenance
213) 214)
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
54)
Instrument panel top maintenance
212)
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
212)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.
213)If a seat belt appears frayed or has
abrasions, have it replaced by a Fiat
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.
214)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.
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Lubricant Characteristics SpecificationOriginal fluids and
lubricantsApplications
Lubricants and greases
for drive transmissionSAE 75W-90 grade. API
GL4 specification9.55550-MZ11TUTELA
TRANSMISSION
GEAR SYNTH LL
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F004.C16Manual transmission oil
JWS 3309, type T-IV.9.55550-AV1TUTELA
TRANSMISSION GI/V
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F333.I05Automatic transmission
oil
Long Life synthetic
lubricant for differentials.9.55550-DA14TUTELA
TRANSMISSION
HYPOIDE LL
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F006.C16Rear axle with limited
sleep differential oil
Brake fluid and clutch
fluidSynthetic fluid for brake
and clutch systems.
Exceeds specifications:
FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4,
ISO 4925 SAE J1704.9.55597 or MS-90039TUTELA TOP 4/S
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F005.F15Hydraulic brakes and
hydraulic clutch controls
Windscreen window
washer fluidMixture of spirits and
surfactants. Exceeds
CUNA NC
956-11 specifications.9.55522 or MS-90043PETRONAS
DURANCE SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F001.D16To be used diluted or
undiluted in screen
washer/wiper systems
If lubricants compliant with the required specifications are not available, products that comply with the minimum required
characteristics can be used for topping up; in this case optimal performance of the engine is not guaranteed.
IMPORTANT
56)The use of products with specifications other than those indicated above could cause damage to the engine not covered by the warranty.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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