fuel FIAT 124 SPIDER ABARTH 2017 2.G Workshop Manual

Repairing Damage To
The Finish
Deep scratches or chips on the finish
should be repaired promptly. Exposed
metal quickly rusts and can lead to
major repairs.
Note:
If your vehicle is damaged and needs
metal parts repaired or replaced, make
sure the body shop applies corrosion
prevention materials to all parts, both
repaired and new. This will prevent
them from rusting.
Bright-Metal
Maintenance
Use tar remover to remove road tar and
insects. Never do this with a knife or
similar tool.
To prevent corrosion on brigh-tmetal
surfaces, apply wax or chrome
preservative and rub it to a high lustre.
During cold weather or in coastal areas,
cover bright-metal parts with a coating
of wax or preservative heavier than
usual. It would also help to coat them
with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or
some other protective compound.
Caution!
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners,
or strong detergents containing highly
alkaline or caustic agents on chrome
plated or anodized aluminium parts. This
may result in damage to the protective
coating and cause discoloration or paint
deterioration.
Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice
and snow removal and solvents used
for dust control may collect on the
underbody. If not removed, they will
speed up rusting and deterioration of
such underbody parts as fuel lines,
frame, floor pan, and exhaust system,
even though these parts may be coated
with anti-corrosive material.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and
wheel housings with lukewarm or cold
water at the end of each winter. Try also
to do this every month.
Pay special attention to these areas
because they easily hide mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to wet
down the road grime without removing it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have drain
holes that should not be clogged.
Water trapped there will cause rusting.
Aluminium Wheel
Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over
the aluminium wheels. Special care is
needed to protect this coating.
Note:Do not use any detergent other
than mild detergent. Before using any
detergent, verify the ingredients.
Otherwise, the product could discolor
or stain the aluminium wheels.
Caution!
Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive
cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on
aluminium wheels. They may damage the
coating.
Note:
Always use a sponge or soft cloth to
clean the wheels. Rinse the wheels
thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Also, be sure to clean the wheels after
driving on dusty or salted roads to help
prevent corrosion.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

ENGINE
Engine
1.4 Turbo Multi Air
Cycle Four
Number
and position of cylinders 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 72.0 x 80.4
Total displacement (cm³) 1368
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Maximum power (EEC) (kW) 122
Maximum power (EEC) (HP) 164
Corresponding engine speed (rpm) 5500
Maximum torque (EEC) (Nm) 250
Maximum torque (EEC) (lb.-ft.) 184
Corresponding engine speed (rpm) 2500
Spark plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel 91 Octane Recommended (87 Octane Acceptable) Maximum 15%
Ethanol Content
Note:
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate coating on the iridium alloy and platinum tips
could be damaged.
Warning!
Modifications or repairs to the fuel supply system that are not carried out correctly or do not take the system’s technical specifications into
account, can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FLUID CAPACITIES
ItemCapacities
Fuel tank 11.9
(gallons) / 45 (liters)
Engine oil (without oil filter replacement) 3.3 (quarts) / 3.2 (liters)
Engine oil (with oil filter replacement) 4.0 (quarts) / 3.8 (liters)
Coolant (with manual transmission) 7.6 (quarts) / 7.2 (liters)
Coolant (with automatic transmission) 7.5 (quarts) / 7.1 (liters)
Manual transmission oil 2.2 (quarts) / 2.1 (liters)
Automatic transmission fluid 7.8 (quarts) / 7.5 (liters)
Rear differential oil 0.63 (quarts) / 0.6 (liters)
LSD oil 0.63 (quarts) / 0.6 (liters)
Brake fluid (& clutch fluid) 0.57 (quarts) / 0.55 (liters)
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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Fluids And Lubricants
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil that has been thoroughly developed and tested in order to meet the requirements of
the Scheduled Servicing Plan.
Constant use of the prescribed lubricants guarantees the fuel consumption and emission specifications. Lubricant quality is
crucial for engine operation and duration.
LubricantCharacteristics SpecificationReplacement interval
Engine oil W
e recommend you use API
Certified SAE 5W-40 Full
Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material
Standard MS-12991. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. According to Scheduled
Servicing Plan
Coolant Mopar Long Life Coolant
Concentrate for FIAT Spider According to Scheduled
Servicing Plan
Manual transmission oil MOPAR Manual Transmission
Long Life Gear Oil for FIAT Spider
Automatic transmission fluid MOPAR Automatic Transmission
Long Life Fluid for FIAT Spider
Rear differential oil MOPAR Long Life Hypoid Gear
Oil for FIAT Spider
Limited slip differential oil Mopar Long Life Limited Slip
Additive for FIAT Spider
Brake/Clutch fluid We recommend you use MOPAR
DOT 3. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
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.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Your vehicle has been tested and certified to the UNECE 10 regulation (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) as
related to electromagnetic compatibility.
Radio Frequency (RF) transmitter equipment (e.g. cellular telephones, amateur radio transmitters, etc.) may only be fitted to
your vehicle if they comply with the parameters shown in the table below.
It is your responsibility to ensure that any equipment you have fitted complies with applicable local legislations. Have any
equipment fitted by properly trained technicians.
Note:
Do not mount any transceiver, microphones, speakers, or any other item in the deployment path of the air bag system.
Do not fasten aerial cable to original vehicle wiring, fuel pipes or brake pipes. Avoid running the aerial cable parallel with the
wire harness to the best extent possible.
Keep the aerial and power cables at least 100 mm from any electronic modules and the air bags.
Avoid using the cigar lighter or accessory socket as a power source for the RF-transmitting equipment.
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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