FIAT 124 SPIDER 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

Select the proper headlight angle from the following chart:
Front seat
Rear seat Load Switch position
Driver Passenger
X ——— 0
XX——0
XXX—2
XXXX3
X——X 4
X=Yes
—=No
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WARNING
41)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped beam headlights
for driving in countries where it is
compulsory to have lights on during the
day; where it is not compulsory, the use of
daytime running lights is permitted.
42)Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped beam headlights when driving at
night or through tunnels. The use of
daytime running lights is governed by the
highway code of the country in which you
are driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
WINDSCREEN
WIPERS / WASHER
43) 44) 45)
8) 9) 10) 11)
The ignition must be switched ON to
use the wipers.
NOTE If the windscreen wipers are
operated under cold weather conditions
or during snowfall, they could stop due
to accumulated snow on the
windscreen. If the windscreen wipers
stop due to accumulated snow on the
windscreen, park the vehicle in a safe
place, turn the wiper switch off, and
then remove the accumulated snow. If
the wiper switch is turned to another
position other than OFF, the wipers will
operate. If the wipers do not operate
even though the wiper switch is turned
to a position other than OFF, contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
Turn the wipers 1 fig. 21 on by pressing
the lever up or down.With intermittent wiper
Switch positions:
orMIST: operation while
pulling up lever;
OFF: stop;
---orINT: intermittent operation;
—orLO: low speed operation;
=orHI: high speed operation.
Variable-speed intermittent wipers
Set the lever to the intermittent position
and choose the interval timing by
rotating the ring 1.
With auto-wiper control
Switch positions:
orMIST: operation while
pulling up lever;
OFF: stop;
AUTO: auto control operation;
—orLO: low speed operation;
=orHI: high speed operation.
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Auto-wiper control
When the wiper lever is in theAUTO
position, the rain sensor senses the
amount of rainfall on the windshield and
turns the wipers on or off automatically
(off/intermittent/low speed/high speed).
Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be
adjusted by turning the switch on the
wiper lever.
From the center position (normal),
rotate the switch 1 fig. 21 downward for
higher sensitivity (+) (faster response) or
rotate it upward for less sensitivity (-)
(slower response).
When the wiper lever is in theAUTO
position and the ignition is switched
ON, the wipers may move automatically
in the following cases:
if the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth;
if the windshield is struck with a hand
or other object from either outside or
inside the vehicle.
Switching the auto-wiper lever from the
OFFto theAUTOposition while driving
activates the windshield wipers once,
after which they operate according to
the rainfall amount.
The auto-wiper control may not operate
when the rain sensor temperature is
about –10°C or lower, or about 85°C or
higher.If the windshield is coated with water
repellent, the rain sensor may not be
able to sense the amount of rainfall
correctly and auto-wiper control may
not operate properly.
If dirt or foreign matter (such as ice or
matter containing salt water) adheres to
the windshield above the rain sensor or
if the windshield is iced, it could cause
the wipers to move automatically.
However, if the wipers cannot remove
this ice, dirt or foreign matter, the
auto-wiper control will stop operation.
In this case, set the wiper lever to the
low speed position or high speed
position for manual operation, or
remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter by
hand to restore the auto-wiper
operation.
WINDSCREEN WASHER
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.
NOTE If the windscreen washer is
turned on when the windscreen wipers
are not operating, the windscreen
wipers operate a few times.
If the washer does not work, inspect
the fluid level. If the fluid level is normal
contact a Fiat Dealership.
NOTEWith headlight washers. When
the headlights are on, the headlight
washers operate automatically once
every fifth time the windscreen washer
operates. Refer to “Headlight washer”.
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If the auto-wiper lever is left in the
AUTOposition, the wipers could
operate automatically from the effect of
strong light sources, electromagnetic
waves, or infrared light because the rain
sensor uses an optical sensor.
It is recommended that the auto-wiper
lever be switched to theOFFposition
other than when driving the vehicle
under rainy conditions.
The auto-wiper control functions can be
turned off.

HEADLIGHT WASHER(where provided)
The ignition must be switched ON and
the headlights must be turned on.
The headlight washers fig. 23 operate
automatically once every fifth time the
windshield washer operates. If you
want to operate headlight washers,
double flick the wiper lever.WARNING
43)Use only windshield washer fluid or
plain water in the reservoir. Using radiator
antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If
sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the
windshield, affect your visibility, and could
result in an accident.
44)Only use windshield washer fluid mixed
with anti-freeze protection in freezing
weather conditions. Using windshield
washer fluid without antifreeze protection in
freezing weather conditions is dangerous
as it could freeze on the windshield and
block your vision which could cause an
accident. In addition, make sure the
windshield is sufficiently warmed using the
defroster before spraying the washer fluid.
45)Make sure the device is switched off
whenever the windscreen must be
cleaned.
IMPORTANT
8)Do not use the screen wiper to remove
layers of snow or ice from the windscreen.
In such conditions, the windscreen wiper
may be subjected to excessive stress and
the motor cut-out switch, which prevents
operation for a few seconds, may
intervene. If operation is not subsequently
restored, even after the vehicle is restarted,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
9)Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with blades lifted from the windscreen.
10)Do not activate the rain sensor while
washing the vehicle in an automatic
washing system.
11)If ice is found on the windscreen, make
sure that the device was disconnected
properly.
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CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
OPERATING TIPS
2)
Operate the air-conditioning system
with the engine running.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the fan control
dial on for a long period of time with the
ignition switched ON when the engine
is not running.
Clear all obstructions such as leaves,
snow and ice from the bonnet and the
air inlet in the cowl grille to improve the
system efficiency.
Use the air-conditioning system to
defog the windows and dehumidify the
air.
The recirculate mode should be used
when driving through tunnels or while in
a traffic jam, or when you would like to
shut off outside air for quick cooling of
the interior.
Use the outside air position for
ventilation or windscreen defrosting.
If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, then
run the air-conditioning system.Run the air conditioner about
10 minutes at least once a month to
keep internal parts lubricated.
Have the air conditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant
may make the air conditioner less
efficient. The refrigerant specifications
are indicated on a label attached to the
inside of the engine compartment
fig. 24. If the wrong type of refrigerant is
used, it could result in a serious
malfunction of the air conditioner. For
details contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT
2)The system uses a coolant that is
compatible with the laws in force in the
countries where the vehicle is sold, R134a
or R1234yf (indicated on a specific plate in
the engine compartment). The use of other
coolants affects the efficiency and condition
of the system. Also the compressor
coolants used must be compatible with the
indicated coolant.
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CONTROL SWITCHES
1– Temperature control dial. Turn it clockwise for hot and anticlockwise for cold.
2– Fan control dial. This dial allows variable fan speeds. The fan has seven speeds.
3– Mode selector dial. Turn the mode selector dial to select air flow mode. The mode selector dial can be set at the
intermediate positions (●) between each mode.
4– Rear window defogger switch. Press the switch to turn on the rear window defogger. The rear window defogger operates
for about 15 minutes and then turns off automatically.
5– Air intake selector. Outside or recirculated air positions can be selected. Press the switch to select outside/recirculated air
positions.
6– A/C switch. Press the A/C switch to turn the air conditioner on.
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CONTROL SWITCHES
1– Temperature control dial.
2– Fan control dial. The fan has seven speeds.AUTO position: the amount of air flow will be automatically controlled in
accordance with the set temperature.Except AUTO position: the air flow amount can be adjusted to the desired level by
turning the dial.0 position: to turn off the system, set the dial to 0 position.
3– Mode selector dial. Turn the mode selector dial to select air flow mode.AUTO position: the air flow mode automatically
adjusts to the selected temperature. Except AUTO position: the desired air flow position can be selected by turning the dial.
4– Rear window defogger switch. Press the switch to turn on the rear window defogger. The rear window defogger operates
for about 15 minutes and then turns off automatically.
5– Air intake selector. Outside or recirculated air positions can be selected. Press the switch to select outside/recirculated air
positions.
6– A/C switch. The air conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying functions) can be turned on or off by pressing the switch while the
fan control dial is at a position other than 0.
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POWER WINDOWS
CONTROLS
46) 47)
The windows can be opened/closed by
operating the power window switches.
Opening / closing windows
The window opens while the switch is
pressed and it closes while the switch is
pulled up with the ignition switched ON.
Do not open or close both windows at
the same time.
The passenger window can be
opened/closed when the power
window lock switch on the driver's door
is in the unlock position. Keep this
switch in the locked position while
children are in the vehicle.
If the power window does not
open/close, wait a moment and then
operate the switch again.
Passenger control switches
The passenger window can also be
operated using the master control
switches on the driver's door fig. 27:1
(driver's window) /2(passenger's
window).Opening / closing power windows
1- Closing fig. 28: lightly pull up the
switch.2- Opening: lightly hold down
the switch.
Auto-opening
To fully open the window automatically,
press the switch completely down, then
release. The window will fully open
automatically.To stop the window partway, pull up the
switch and then release it.
NOTE
The power window cannot be fully
closed while the door is open.
Power window system
initialization procedure. If the battery
was disconnected during vehicle
maintenance, or for other reasons (such
as a switch continues to be operated
after the window is open/closed), the
window will not fully open automatically.
The power window auto function will
only resume on the power window that
has been reset:
– close the doors and the convertible
top;
– switch the ignition ON;
– make sure that the power window
lock switch located on the driver's
door is not depressed;
– press the switch and fully open the
window;
– pull up the switch to fully close the
window and continue holding the
switch for about 2 seconds after
the window fully closed;
– make sure that the power windows
operate correctly using the door
switches.
After the system has been re-initialized,
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