FIAT 124 SPIDER ABARTH 2017 2.G Owners Manual

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING
SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE . . .280
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE.....280
WARRANTYINFORMATION.....282
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS . .282
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS . . .283
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SUGGESTIONS FOR
OBTAINING SERVICE
FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The
Appointment
If you are having warranty work done,
be sure to have the right papers with
you. Take your warranty folder. All work
to be performed may not be covered by
the warranty. Discuss additional
charges with the service manager. Keep
a maintenance log of your vehicle's
service history. This can often provide a
clue to the current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle's
problems or the specific work you want
done. If you've had an accident or work
done that is not on your maintenance
log, let the service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With
Requests
If you list a number of items and you
must have your vehicle by the end of
the day, discuss the situation with the
service advisor and list the items in
order of priority. At many authorized
dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle
at a minimal daily charge. If you need a
rental, it is advisable to make these
arrangements when you call for an
appointment.
IF YOU NEED
ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its authorized
dealer are vitally interested in your
satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an
authorized dealer. We strongly
recommend that you take the vehicle to
an authorized dealer. They know your
vehicle the best, and are most
concerned that you get prompt and
high quality service. The manufacturer's
authorized dealer have the facilities,
factory-trained technicians, special
tools, and the latest information to
ensure the vehicle is fixed correctly and
in a timely manner.
This is why you should always talk to an
authorized dealer service manager first.
Most matters can be resolved with this
process.
If for some reason you are still not
satisfied, talk to the general manager or
owner of the authorized dealer. They
want to know if you need assistance.
If an authorized dealer is unable to
resolve the concern, you may contact
the manufacturer's customer center.
Any communication to the
manufacturer's customer center should
include the following information:
Owner's name and address
Owner's telephone number (home
and office)
Authorized dealer name
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Vehicle delivery date and mileage
FIAT Customer Center
P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI
48321–8004 Phone: 1-888-242-6342
FIAT Canada Customer
Center
P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1-800-465-2001 (English) Phone:
1-800-387-9983 (French)
In Mexico Contact
Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma,
1240
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
Mexico, D. F.
In Mexico City: 5081-7568
Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300
Puerto Rico And U.S.
Virgin Islands
Customer Service Chrysler International
Services LLC
P.O. Box 191857
San Juan 00919-1857
Tel.: (787) 782-5757
Fax: (787) 782-3345
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Customer Assistance
For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired
(TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing
difficulties, the manufacturer has
installed special TDD
(Telecommunication Devices for the
Deaf) equipment at its customer center.
Any hearing or speech impaired
customer, who has access to a TDD or
a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in
the United States, can communicate
with the manufacturer by dialing
1-800-380-CHRY.
Canadian residents with hearing
difficulties that require assistance can
use the special needs relay service
offered by Bell Canada. For TTY
teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for
Voice callers, dial 1-800-855-0511 to
connect with a Bell Relay Service
operator.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service
contract for a vehicle to help protect
you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer's New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires. The
manufacturer stands behind only the
manufacturer's service contracts. If you
purchased a manufacturer's service
contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification
Card in the mail within three weeks of
the vehicle delivery date. If you have
any questions about the service
contract, call the manufacturer's
Service Contract National Customer
Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian
residents, call (800) 465-2001 English /
(800) 387-9983 French).
The manufacturer will not stand behind
any service contract that is not the
manufacturer's service contract. It is
not responsible for any service contract
other than the manufacturer's service
contract. If you purchased a service
contract that is not a manufacturer's
service contract, and you requireservice after the manufacturer's New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires,
please refer to the contract documents,
and contact the person listed in those
documents.
We appreciate that you have made a
major investment when you purchased
the vehicle. An authorized dealer has
also made a major investment in
facilities, tools, and training to assure
that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be
pleased with their sincere efforts to
resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
Warning!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion
engines only), some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain, or
emit, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. In
addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain, or emit, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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WARRANTY
INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet,
located on the DVD, for the terms and
provisions of FCA US LLC warranties
applicable to this vehicle and market.
REPORTING SAFETY
DEFECTS
In The 50 United States
And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect that could cause a crash or
cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying FCA US
LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your authorized
dealer or FCA US LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
or go to http://www.safercar.gov
;or
write to: Administrator, NHTSA,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West
Building, Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov .
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a
safety defect, you should contact the
Customer Service Department
immediately. Canadian customers who
wish to report a safety defect to the
Canadian government should contact
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle
Defect Investigations and Recalls
at 1-800-333-0510 or go to
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/
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PUBLICATION
ORDER FORMS
To order the following manuals, you
may use either the website or the
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Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals
provide the information that students
and professional technicians need in
diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem
solving, maintaining, servicing, and
repairing FCA US LLC vehicles. A
complete working knowledge of the
vehicle, system, and/or components is
written in straightforward language with
illustrations, diagrams, and charts.Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled
with diagrams, charts and detailed
illustrations. These practical manuals
make it easy for students and
technicians to find and fix problems on
computer-controlled vehicle systems
and features. They show exactly how to
find and correct problems the first time,
using step-by-step troubleshooting and
drivability procedures, proven
diagnostic tests, and a complete list of
all tools and equipment.
Owner's Manuals
These Owner's Manuals have been
prepared with the assistance of service
and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles.
Included are starting, operating,
emergency and maintenance
procedures as well as specifications,
capabilities and safety tips.
Call toll free at:
1-800-890-4038 (U.S.)
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Or
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INDEX
About Your Brakes...........149
ABS system ............... .111
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) ......155
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) ...................42
Additives, Fuel ..............173
Advanced Keyless Entry System Key Left In Trunk ............22
Key left In Vehicle ...........22
Locking Doors .............22
Passive Entry ..............22
Request Switch ............22
Unlocking Doors ............22
AirBag............... .132,136
Advance Front Air Bag . . . .132,136
Air Bag Warning Light .......146
Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . .145
FrontAirBag ............ .146
Maintaining Your Air Bag
System ............... .145
Air Bag Maintenance ..........145
Air Pressure, Tires ............243
Alarm Vehicle Security Alarm ......24,25
Alarm (Security Alarm) ........24,25
Aluminium wheel maintenance . . . .256
Automatic Dimming Mirror ........37
Automatic Headlights ...........40Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ...................52
Automatic Transmission ........152
Auxiliary Power Outlet ..........64
B-Pillar Location.............240
Battery (maintenance) ..........233
Battery charging procedure ......234
Battery recharging ............234
Blind Spot Monitoring ..........113
Body and underbody warranty . . . .252
Body lubrication .............234
Bodywork (care and maintenance). .252
Boot, Convertible Top Lowering ....70
Boot, Convertible Top Precautions . .73
Boot, Convertible Top Raising .....72
Brake System ...............149
Brake/clutch fluid (level check) . . . .232
Brakes ............... .149,268
Bright-metal maintenance .......256
Camera, Rear..............166
Carbon Monoxide Warning ......173
Center Seat Storage Compartment ..............61
Certification Label ............175
Changing A Flat Tire .....202,203,237
Checking levels ..............230
Child Restraint ..............128
Child Restraints Child Restraints ...........128 Clean Air Gasoline
............172
Climate Control ..............44
Close The Hood ..............70
Compact Spare Tire ...........247
Contract, Service ............281
Convertible Top ..............70
Convertible top maintenance .....257
Cooling Air Conditioning ............50
Cupholders .................65
Customer Assistance ..........280
Data Recorder, Event.........145
Daytime Running Lights .........40
Diagnostic System, Onboard ......77
Dimensions ............... .271
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....220,221
Driver's Seat Back Tilt ..........33
Driving in flooded area .........180
Driving tips ............... .177
Electric power steering.........74
Electric Remote Mirrors .........38
Electromagnetic Compatibility . . . .277
Electronic Brake Control System Traction Control System ......111
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............157
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ..............78
INDEX

Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) Setup Menu.....78
EVIC Display ..............78
Emergency flap opening ........174
Emergency Key ..............19
Emergency, In Case Of .........207
Hazard Warning Flasher ......183
Jacking ..........202,203,237
Jump Starting ............217
Overheating .............219
Towing ............. .220,221
Emission control system .........75
Engine .................. .266
Exhaust Gas Caution ........173
Fails To Start .............218
Flooded, Starting ..........218
Jump Starting ............217
Overheating .............219
Starting ..............21,218
Engine compartment ..........230
Engine coolant (level check) ......231
Engine oil (level check) .........231
Environment protection systems ....75
Essential information ............3
Ethanol .................. .172
Event Data Recorder ..........145
Exhaust Gas Caution ..........173
Exterior Lights ...............38Flash-To-Pass...............40
Flashers Hazard Warning ...........183
Turn Signal ...............41
Flooded Engine Starting ........218
Fluid And Lubricants ..........274
Fluid Capacities .............273
Fog Lights ..................41
Follow Me Home .............41
Front lights (light bulbs) .........186
Front Wipers Wiper Operation ...........42
Fuel Additives ...............173
Clean Air ...............172
Ethanol ............... .172
Materials Added ...........173
Methanol ...............172
Fuel Consumption Display ........88
Fuel Economy Monitor ..........87
Fuel filler cap ...............174
Fuel filler door ...............173
Fuse block (engine compartment) . .196
Fuse block (interior) ...........200
Fuses (interior) ..............194
Fuses (underhood) ............195
Gasoline, Clean Air...........172
Gasoline, Reformulated ........172Gear selector positions
.........153
GVWR .................. .175
Hazard Warning Flasher........183
Hazardous driving ............177
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) ........224
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ........59
Hood Release ...............69
How to use this manual ..........3
Identification Data............263
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 ................63
Interiors ................. .259
Internal Equipment ............61
Jack Location..............202
Jack Operation ........202,203,237
Jump Starting ...............217

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 ........123,125
Leaving Home Light System ......42
Life Of Tires ............... .245
Lights Daytime Running ...........40
Fog ...................41
Hazard Warning Flasher ......183
Passing .................40
Turn Signal ...............41
Loading Vehicle .............175
Tires ................. .240
Locks PowerDoor ........... .26,31
Maintaining the finish.........254
Maintenance Monitor ...........85
Maintenance procedures ........234
Manual Climate Control System ....48
Heating .................50
Manual transmission ..........151
Manual Transmission ..........151Manual, Service
.............283
Methanol ................. .172
Mirrors....................36 Automatic Dimming .........37
Electric Remote ............38
Exterior Folding ............38
Outside .................36
Rearview ................36
Occupant Restraints ..........122
Onboard Diagnostic System ......77
Operating Precautions ..........77
Outside Rearview Mirrors ........36
Overhead light (bulb replacement) . .193
Overheating, Engine ...........219
Overloading ............... .181
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) ..........283
Paint damage touch-up ........256
Parking Brake ...............150
Passing Light ................40
Performance ...............276
Periodic checks (scheduled servicing) ............... .224
Personal Settings ............107
Personalization Features ........107
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...............240
Plastic part maintenance ........258Power
Brakes ................ .149
Door Locks ............26,31
Mirrors .................38
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts . .124
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............127
Protection from atmospheric agents (bodywork) ..........252
Radar Sensors.............160
Radial Ply Tires ..............244
Radio Frequency General Information ........20,23
Radio transmitter and mobile phones ...................5
Rear Camera ...............166
Rear lights (light bulbs) .........186
Rear Park Assist System ........161
Rearview Mirrors ..............36
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure ............... .264
Recorder, Event Data ..........145
Recreational towing ...........176
Reformulated Gasoline .........172
Refueling procedure ...........173
Refueling the vehicle ..........171
Reminder, Seat Belt ...........127
Replacement Tires ............246
Replacing a bulb .............183
INDEX

Replacing exterior light bulbs.....186
Replacing fuses .............194
Replacing interior light bulbs .....193
Reporting Safety Defects .......282
Restraint, Head ..............34
Restraints, Child .............128
Safety Defects, Reporting .......282
Safety Information, Tire .........237
safety systems ..............111
Saving fuel and protection of the environment ..............177
Scheduled servicing ...........223
Seat Belt Energy Management Feature . . .128
Lap/Shoulder Belts ......123,125
Pregnant Women ..........124
Seat Belt Extender .........126
Seat Belt Pretensioner .......127
Seat Belt Reminder .........127
Seat Belt Reminder ...........127
Seat Belts ................ .123
Child Restraint ............128
Extender ...............126
Front Seat ..............123
Pregnant Women ..........124
Pretensioners ............127
Rear Seat ...............123
Seats .....................33 Adjustment
...............33
Heated .................33
Seatback Release ..........33
Tilting ..................33
Seats and fabric parts (cleaning) . . .259
Security Alarm Security Alarm ...........24,25
SENTRY KEY Key Programming ..........24
Service Assistance ...........280
Service Contract .............281
Service Manuals .............283
Shift Lever Override ...........155
Shift position indication .........153
Shoulder Belts ...........123,125
Signals, Turn ................41
Snow chains ...............249
Snow Tires ............... .247
Spare Tire ...........202,247,248
Starting ............... .21,218
Engine

Fails To Start ........218
Starting And Operating .......21,218
Starting Procedures .........21,218
Starting the engine ...........148
Steering ................. .270
Column Lock .............35
Tilt Column ...............35
Wheel, Tilt ...............35 Storage
...................61
Storing the vehicle ............252
Sun Visor ..................62
Supplemental Restraint System - AirBag ............. .132,136
Suspensions ...............269
Symbols ....................3
Tilt Steering Column ...........35
Tire And Loading Information Placard ................ .240
Tire chains ................ .179
Tire Markings ...............237
Tire Rotation ...............249
Tire Safety Information .........237
Tire Service Kit ..............207
Tires...............243,247,251 Aging (Life Of Tires) .........245
Air Pressure .............243
Changing .........202,203,237
Compact Spare ...........247
Flat Changing ............207
General Information ......243,247
High Speed .............244
Inflation Pressures .........243
Jacking ..........202,203,237
Life Of Tires .............245
Load Capacity ............240
Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) ............... .113

Quality Grading...........251
Radial ................ .244
Replacement .............246
Safety ..............237,243
Snow Tires ..............247
Spare Tire .........202,247,248
Spinning ...............244
Tread Wear Indicators .......245
ToOpenDeckLid.............66
ToOpenHood...............69
Towing Disabled Vehicle ........220,221
Towing Eyes ............... .220
Towing trailers ..............176
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ................ .118Transmission
...............267
Tread Wear Indicators ..........245
Trunk Lid Closing ..................68
Opening .................66
Trunk light (bulb replacement) .....193
Turn Signals .................41
Undercoating ..............256
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......251
Vehicle Loading..........175,240
Vehicle modifications/alterations .....4
Vent Operation ...............45
Warning Flasher, Hazard .......183
Warranty Information ..........282
Washer Operation ...........42,44
Washers, Windshield ...........42Wheels and tires
.............237
Window and headlight washer fluid (level check) ..............233
Window interiors (cleaning) ......260
Windows Driver/Passenger Window
Controls .................56
Power Windows ...........56
Window Lockout ...........58
Windshield wiper blades (replacing) ...............235
Windshield Wipers ............42
Windstop ..................66
Winter driving ...............178
Wiper blades ...............235
Wrecker Towing ..........220,221
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