FIAT 124 SPIDER 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

Warning light What it means What to do
KEY WARNING LIGHT (illuminate)
If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry
system, it illuminates continuously.
IMPORTANT If the key warning indicator light
illuminates or the push button start indicator
light (amber) flashes, the engine may not start.If the engine cannot be started, try starting it
using the emergency operation for starting the
engine, and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
Refer to “Emergency operation for starting
operation” in “Starting the engine” paragraph.
KEY WARNING LIGHT (flashing)
Advanced key malfunction
Take the appropriate action and verify that
the warning light turns off.
The advanced key battery is dead:
replace the key battery.
The advanced key is not within the
operation range/is placed in areas inside
the cabin where it is difficult for the key
to be detected
: bring the advanced key into
the operation range.
A key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced key is in the
operation range
: take the key from another
manufacturer similar to the advanced key out
of the operation range.
Without the ignition switched off, the
advanced key is taken out of the cabin,
and then all the doors are closed
: bring
the advanced key back into the cabin.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM (where
provided)
The warning light switches on to report a
failure of the vehicle security alarm system.Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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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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Warning light What it means What to do
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
WARNING LIGHT (where provided)
If the tire pressure monitoring system has a
malfunction, the tire pressure warning light
flashes for about 1 minute when the ignition is
switched ON and then continues illuminating.
When the warning light illuminates, and the
warning beep sound is heard (about
3 seconds), tire pressure is too low in one or
more tires. Inspect the tires and adjust to the
specified inflation pressure. Perform tire
pressure adjustment when the tires are cold.
Tire pressure will vary according to the tire
temperature, therefore let the vehicle stand for
1 hour or only drive it 1.6 km or less before
adjusting the tire pressures. When pressure is
adjusted on hot tires to the cold inflation
pressure, the warning light/beep may turn on
after the tires cool and pressure drops below
specification. Also, an illuminated TPMS
warning light, resulting from the tire air
pressure dropping due to cold ambient
temperature will remain illuminated even if the
ambient temperature rises. In this case, it will
also be necessary to adjust the tire air
pressures. If the TPMS warning light
illuminates due to a drop in tire air pressure,
make sure to check and adjust the tire airpressures.
Tires lose air naturally over time and the TPMS
cannot tell if the tires are getting too soft over
time or you have a flat. However, when you
find one low tire in a set of four-that is an
indication of trouble; you should have
someone drive the vehicle slowly forward so
you can inspect any low tire for cuts and any
metal objects sticking through tread or
sidewall. Put a few drops of water in the valve
stem to see if it bubbles indicating a bad valve.
Leaks need to be addressed by more than
simply refilling the trouble tire as leaks are
dangerous: take it to a Fiat Dealership which
has all the equipment to fix tires, TPMS
systems and order the best replacement tire
Have your vehicle checked by a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
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Warning light What it means What to do
POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LIGHT
The light illuminates if the electric power
steering has a malfunction. If the light
illuminates, stop the vehicle in a safe place
and do not operate the steering wheel. There
is no problem if the light turns off after a while.
NOTE If the indicator light illuminates, the
power steering will not operate normally. If this
happens, the steering wheel can still be
operated, however, the operation may feel
heavy compared to normal, or the steering
wheel could vibrate when turning.
NOTE Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel
left and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the power
steering system to go into protective mode
which will make the steering feel heavy, but
this does not indicate a problem. If this occurs,
park the vehicle safely and wait several
minutes for the system to return to normal.Contact a Fiat Dealership if the light illuminates
continuously.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING
LIGHT (where provided)
The light illuminates when the transmission
has a problem.
IMPORTANT If the automatic transmission
warning light illuminates, the transmission has
an electrical problem. Continuing to drive your
vehicle in this condition could cause damage
to your transmission.Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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Warning light What it means What to do
MASTER WARNING LIGHT
Versions without Radio 7”
The warning light turns on continuously if there
is a malfunction in the battery management
system or there is a malfunction in the brake
switch.
Versions with Radio 7”
The warning light turns on when the system
has a malfunction. Operate the center display
and verify the content. Refer to “Vehicles with
Radio 7” paragraph in this chapter.Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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Warning lights What it means What to do
LED HEADLIGHT WARNING LIGHT (where
provided)
This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in
the LED headlight.Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT
The light turns on when the remaining fuel is
about 9.0 litres.
The light illumination timing may vary because
fuel inside the fuel tank moves around
according to the driving conditions and the
vehicle posture.Add fuel.
LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL WARNING
LIGHT (where provided)
This warning light indicates that little washer
fluid remains.Add washer fluid.
CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATION (where
provided)
The warning light illuminates when the cruise
control system is activated.
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Warning light What it means What to do
TCS / DSC SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHT
The warning light turns on when the in case of
intervention of TCS/DSC systems. This means
that the vehicle is in critical stability and grip
conditions.
DSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT
This indicator light stays on for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched ON. It also
illuminates when the DSC OFF switch is
pressed and TCS/DSC is switched off. Refer
to “DSC OFF switch” in “Active safety
systems” paragraph (“Safety” chapter).If the light remains illuminated and the
TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your
vehicle to a Fiat Dealership. The DSC may
have a malfunction.
REAR FOG LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT
The warning light switches on when the rear
fog light is turned on.
ADJUSTABLE SPEED LIMITER MAIN
INDICATOR LIGHT (where provided)
The warning light switches on when the
MODE switch on steering wheel is pressed
and the adjustable speed limiter is activated
(see “Speed limiter” paragraph in “Starting and
driving” chapter).
WRENCH INDICATOR LIGHT (where
provided)
When the ignition is switched ON, the wrench
indicator light is illuminated and then turns off
after a few seconds.The wrench indicator light turns on when the
preset maintenance period arrives. Verify the
content and perform maintenance. Refer to
“Maintenance monitor” paragraph in this
chapter.
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Green warning lights
Warning light What it means What to do
LEFT DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light turns on when the direction
indicator control stalk is moved downwards or,
together with the right direction indicator,
when the hazard warning light button is
pressed.
RIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light turns on when the direction
indicator control stalk is moved upwards or,
together with the left direction indicator, when
the hazard warning light button is pressed.
SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
The warning light turns on when side lights or
dipped beam headlights are turned on.
FOG LIGHTS (where provided)
The warning light turns on when the fog lights
are turned on.
CRUISE CONTROL (SET INDICATOR LIGHT)
(where provided)
The warning light turns on when a cruising
speed has been set.
ADJUSTABLE SPEED LIMITER SET
INDICATOR (where provided)
The indicator light illuminates green when a
speed has been set (see “Speed limiter”
paragraph in “Starting and driving” chapter).
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Warning light What it means What to do
KEY INDICATOR LIGHT
Warning light flashing
When the push button start is pressed from
ON to ACC or OFF, the warning light may flash
for approximately 30 seconds indicating that
the remaining battery power of the key is low.Replace with a new battery before the key
becomes unusable.
Blue warning light
Warning light What it means What to do
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the main
beam headlights are turned on.
LOW ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR LIGHT
(for versions/markets where provided)
The light illuminates continuously when the
engine coolant temperature is low and turns
off after the engine is warm.
If the low engine coolant temperature indicator
light remains illuminated after the engine has
been sufficiently warmed up, the temperature
sensor could have a malfunction.Contact a Dealership as soon as possible.
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Trip computer and INFO switch indications
Indications What it means What to do
VEHICLE SPEED ALARM INDICATION
(where provided)
The indication switches on when the vehicle
speed alarm mode is setting.For further informations consult “Vehicle speed
alarm mode” in “Trip Computer and INFO
switch” paragraph.
SHIFT POSITION INDICATION
(where provided)
The indication switches on when the
automatic selector lever is in P position and
the ignition switch is in ON position.For further informations consult “Automatic
transmission” paragraph in “Starting and
driving” chapter.
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