inflation pressure FIAT 124 SPIDER ABARTH 2017 2.G Owners Manual

Amber Warning Lights
Warning lightWhat it means
TPMS (TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM) WARNING LIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)
The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is
lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases,
optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition mentioned above, the display will show the
indications corresponding to each tire in sequence.
IMPORTANT:Do not continue driving with one or more flat tires as handling may be
compromised. Stop the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering. Repair immediately using
the dedicated tire repair kit and contact your authorized dealership as soon as possible.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to
the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to
trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction
indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the
malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or
signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires
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Key Left-In-Trunk Compartment
Warning Beep — If Equipped With
Advanced Keyless Function
If the key fob is left in the trunk with all
doors locked and the trunk lid closed, a
beep sound is heard for about
10 seconds to remind the driver the key
fob has been left in the trunk.
If this happens, open the trunk lid by
pushing the electric trunk lid opener
and remove the key fob.
A key fob removed from the trunk may
not function because its functions may
have been temporarily suspended. To
restore the key fob function, perform
the applicable procedure (see
paragraph “Keys” in “Getting to know
your vehicle” chapter).
Key Left-In-Vehicle Warning Beep
(with the advanced keyless function)
If a key fob is left in the vehicle and all
the doors and the trunk are locked
using a separate key fob, a beep sound
is heard for about 10 seconds to
remind the driver that the key fob has
been left in the vehicle.
If this happens, open the door and
remove the key fob. A key fob removed
from the vehicle this way may not
function because its functions may
have been temporarily suspended.
Perform the applicable procedure to
restore the functions of the key fob (see
paragraph “Keys” in “Getting To Know
Your Vehicle” chapter).Vehicle Speed Alarm — If equipped
The vehicle speed alarm function is
designed to alarm the driver via a single
beep sound and a warning indication in
the instrument cluster that the
previously set vehicle speed has been
exceeded.
You can change the vehicle speed
setting at which the warning is triggered
(see paragraph “Trip Computer” in
“Getting To Know Your Vehicle”
chapter).
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep — If Equipped
Vehicle With Conventional Tires
:the
warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(see “TMPS” in “Safety” chapter).
Vehicle With Run-Flat Tires (If
Equipped): the warning beep sound will
be heard for about 3 seconds if the tire
pressures decrease. If the tire pressure
decreases extremely, a beep sound will
be heard for approximately 30 seconds
(see “TMPS” in “Safety” chapter).
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep — If
Equipped
Driving Forward : the warning beep
operates when the direction indicator
lever is operated to the side where the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated. Note:
A personalized function is
available to change the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning beep sound
volume.
Reversing : if a moving object such as
a vehicle or two-wheeled vehicle
approaches on the left or right from
behind your vehicle, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning sound is
activated.
Electronic Steering Lock Warning
Beep
The warning beep operates if the
steering wheel is not unlocked after the
keyless ignition START/STOP button is
pushed.
Speed Limiter Warning Beep — If
Equipped
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set
speed by about 2 MPH (3 km/h) or
more, a warning beep operates
continuously.
The warning beep operates until the
vehicle speed decreases to the set
speedorless.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System —
Sport Grade
The TPMS system monitors the
pressure for each tire.
If tire pressure is too low in one or more
tires, the system will inform the driver
via the
warning light in the
instrument cluster and by the warning
beep sound.
The tire pressure sensors installed on
each wheel send tire pressure data by
radio signal to the receiver unit in the
vehicle.
TPMS does not alleviate your need to
check the pressure and condition of all
four tires regularly.
Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than
the size indicated on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling
and stopping ability. Please note that
the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination
of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not
operating properly. When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists.] When the
malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or
signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate
tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one
or more tires or wheels on your vehicle
to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function properly.
System Error Activation
When the
warning light flashes,
there may be a system malfunction.
Contact your Authorized Dealer.
A system error activation may occur in
the following cases:
When there is equipment or a device
near the vehicle using the same radio
frequency as that of the tire pressure
sensors.
When a metallic device such as a
non-genuine navigation system is
equipped near the center of the
dashboard, which may block radio
signals from the tire pressure sensor to
the receiver unit.
When using the following devices in
the vehicle that may cause radio
interference with the receiver unit.
A digital device such as a personal
computer.
A current converter device such as a
DC-AC converter.
When excess snow or ice adheres to
the vehicle, especially around the
wheels.
When the tire pressure sensor
batteries are discharged.
When using a wheel with no tire
pressure sensor installed.
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2. Partially peel back the cover inside
the trunk, then pull the emergency
release lever.
VEHICLE LOADING
Certification Label
As required by National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration regulations, your
vehicle has a certification label affixed to
the driver's side door or pillar.
This label contains the month and year
of manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). A
Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is
included on this label and indicates the
Month, Day and Hour of manufacture.
The bar code that appears on the
bottom of the label is your VIN.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR)
The GVWR is the total permissible
weight of your vehicle including driver,
passengers, vehicle, options and cargo.
The label also specifies maximum
capacities of front and rear axle
systems (GAWR). Total load must be
limited so GVWR and front and rear
GAWR are not exceeded.
Payload
The payload of a vehicle is defined as
the allowable load weight a truck can
carry, including the weight of the driver,
all passengers, options and cargo.
Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible
load on the front and rear axles. The
load must be distributed in the cargo
area so that the GAWR of each axle is
not exceeded.
Each axle GAWR is determined by the
components in the system with the
lowest load carrying capacity (axle,
springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles
or suspension components sometimes
specified by purchasers for increased
durability does not necessarily increase
the vehicle's GVWR.
Tire Size
The tire size on the Vehicle Certification
Label represents the actual tire size on
your vehicle. Replacement tires must be
equal to the load capacity of this tire
size.
Rim Size
This is the rim size that is appropriate
for the tire size listed.
Inflation Pressure
This is the cold tire inflation pressure for
your vehicle for all loading conditions up
to full GAWR.
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1 — Plastic Fasteners
2 — Cover
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3 — Emergency Release Lever
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To Install The Antitheft Lug Nut
Proceed as follows:
1. Place the special key on top of the
nut, and be sure to hold the key square
to it. If you hold the key at an angle, you
may damage both key and nut. Do not
use a power impact wrench.
2. Place the lug wrench on top of the
special key, apply pressure, and turn it
clockwise.
Mounting The Tire
Proceed as follows:
1. Remove dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub, including the hub bolts, with a
cloth.
2. Mount the tire and install the wheel
nuts with the beveled edge inward;
tighten them by hand.
Caution!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the
valve stem facing outward. The vehicle
could be damaged if the spare tire is
mounted incorrectly.
3. Turn the lug wrench
counterclockwise and lower the vehicle.
Use the lug wrench to tighten the nuts
in the order shown.
Warning!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the
jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until
the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow
this warning may result in serious injury.
4. Remove the tire blocks and store
the tools and jack.
5. Check the inflation pressure.
If in doubt about the correct tightness,
have them checked with a torque
wrench by your authorized dealer or
service station.
With TPMS
Do not push the tire pressure
monitoring system set switch after
installing the spare tire. The switch is
only to be pushed after installing the
repaired flat tire or installing a
replacement tire.
Note:To prevent the jack and tool from
rattling, store them properly.
Warning!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the
jack parts and the spare tire in the places
provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.
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08020303-122-001Lug Nut Tightening Order
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Note:Make sure that the air
compressor switch is off before
inserting the air compressor hose to the
injection valve of the bottle. If the air
compressor hose is not installed to the
injection valve of the bottle securely, the
sealant may leak.
9. Remove the valve cap from the valve
of the flat tire, install the injection hose
to the tire valve, and turn the sleeve to
the right, and tighten it. 10. Install the bottle to the air
compressor and push it in until the left
and right tabs are engaged securely.11. Insert the air compressor plug into
the accessory socket inside the vehicle
and place the ignition to ACC.
Note:
When inserting the air
compressor plug into or removing it
from the accessory socket, make sure
that the air compressor switch is off .
When turning the air compressor on/off,
use the air compressor switch. Before
checking the tire inflation pressure using
the tire pressure gauge, turn the air
compressor switch off.
12. The sealant is injected into the tire
when the air compressor is switched
on. After the sealant is injected
completely, wait until the tire inflation
pressure increases to the specified tire
inflation pressure. For the correct
pressure, check the tire inflation
pressure label on the driver's door
frame.
Note: The inflation pressure may
increase to about 43.5 psi (3 Bar)
temporarily to inject the sealant through
the valve. Normally, the inflation
pressure decreases gradually and it
reaches the actual inflation pressure
after about 30 seconds.
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3 — Air Compressor Hose
4 — Injection Valve
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5 — Valve Cap
6 — Valve
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7 — Air Compressor Tabs
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Warning!
Never use the air compressor above
43.5 psi (3 Bar). Using the air compressor
at an inflation pressure above 3 Bar
(43.5 psi) continuously is dangerous. If the
air compressor overheats, hot air will be
exhausted and you could get burned.
Caution!
If the tire inflation pressure does not
increase, repair of the tire is not possible. If
the tire does not reach the specified tire
inflation pressure within 10 minutes, it may
have received extensive damage. In this
case, the repair using the tire service kit
was not successful.
Do not operate the air compressor for a
continuous 10 minutes or longer because
using it for long periods could cause a
malfunction.
13. Adhere the speed restriction sticker
to an area where it can be viewed easily
by the driver.
Warning!
Do not adhere the speed restriction sticker
to the padded area on the steering wheel.
Adhering the speed restriction sticker to
the padded area on the steering wheel is
dangerous because the air bag may not
operate (deploy) normally resulting in
serious injury. In addition, do not adhere
the sticker to areas where warning lights or
the speedometer cannot be viewed.
14. Adhere the repaired tire sticker to
the wheel of the flat tire.
15. When the tire inflates to the
specified tire inflation pressure, turn the
air compressor switch off, turn the
sleeve of the injection hose to the left,
and pull it out of the tire valve. 16. Remove the air compressor hose
from the injection valve of the bottle.
Then, install the injection hose to the
injection valve of the bottle to prevent
leakage of any remaining sealant.
Note:
The remaining sealant in the
hose may spray out when the hose is
removed. Remove the hose carefully
because you may not be able to
remove the sealant contacting clothing
or other objects.
17. Install the tire valve cap.
18. Place the Tire Service Kit back into
its storage location.
19. Start driving immediately to spread
the sealant in the tire.
Note: Carefully drive the vehicle at a
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) or less. If
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the vehicle is driven at a speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the vehicle
may vibrate.
Note:With TPMS system: if the tire is
not properly inflated, the
warning
light will illuminate.
After driving the vehicle for about
10 minutes or 3 miles (5 km), connect
the air compressor to the tire using
Step nine of the procedure, and check
the tire inflation pressure using the tire
pressure gauge on the air compressor.
If the tire inflation pressure is lower than
the specified tire inflation pressure, turn
the air compressor on and wait until it
reaches the specified tire inflation
pressure.
the Tire Service Kit is completed
successfully if the tire inflation pressure
does not decrease. Carefully drive the
vehicle to the nearest authorized dealer
immediately and have the flat tire
replaced. Replacement with a new tire
is recommended. If the tire is to be
repaired or reused, consult an
authorized dealer.
Note:
If an emergency flat tire repair has
been performed using the Tire Service
Kit, FCA recommends that the tire be
replaced with a new one as soon as
possible. If the tire is to be repaired or
reused, contact an authorized dealer.
The wheel can be reused if the
sealant adhering to it is removed.
However, replace the valve with a new
one.
Sealing A Tire With Tire
Service
Warning!
Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side
of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far
enough off the road to avoid the danger of
being hit when using the Tire Service Kit.
Do not use Tire Service Kit or drive the
vehicle under the following circumstances:
If the puncture in the tire tread is
approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) or larger.
If the tire has any sidewall damage.
If the tire has any damage from driving
with extremely low tire pressure.
If the tire has any damage from driving
on a flat tire.
If the wheel has any damage.
If you are unsure of the condition of the
tire or the wheel.
Keep Tire Service Kit away from open
flames or heat source.
A loose Tire Service Kit thrown forward
in a collision or hard stop could endanger
the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow
the Tire Service Kit in the place provided.
Failure to follow these warnings can result
in injuries that are serious or fatal to you,
your passengers, and others around you.
Take care not to allow the contents of
Tire Service Kit to come in contact with
hair, eyes, or clothing. Tire Service Kit
sealant is harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or
absorbed through the skin. It causes skin,
eye, and respiratory irritation. Flush
immediately with plenty of water if there is
any contact with eyes or skin. Change
clothing as soon as possible, if there is any
contact with clothing.
Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains
latex. In case of an allergic reaction or rash,
consult a physician immediately. Keep Tire
Service Kit out of reach of children. If
swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with
plenty of water and drink plenty of water. Do
not induce vomiting! Consult a physician
immediately.
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13. Reinsert the valve core into the
valve and turn it clockwise to install.
Note:
The tire sealant cannot be reused.
If the tire sealant kit has been used, or
is expired, purchase new one at an
authorized dealer.
Do not throw away the empty tire
sealant bottle after use. Return the
empty tire sealant bottle to an
authorized dealer when replacing the
tire. The empty tire sealant bottle will
need to be used to extract and dispose
of the used sealant from the tire.
14. Install the injection hose to the tab
of the bottle to prevent leakage of any
remaining sealant.
15. Adhere the speed restriction sticker
to an area where it can be viewed easily
by the driver.
Warning!
Do not adhere the speed restriction sticker
to the padded area on the steering wheel.
Adhering the speed restriction sticker to
the padded area on the steering wheel is
dangerous because the air bag may not
operate (deploy) normally resulting in
serious injury. In addition, do not adhere
the sticker to areas where warning lights or
the speedometer cannot be viewed.
16. Pull out the air compressor hose
and the air compressor plug from the
air compressor.
17. Install the air compressor hose to
the tire valve. 18. Insert the air compressor plug into
the accessory socket inside the vehicle
and place the ignition to ACC.
19. Turn the air compressor switch on
and inflate the tire carefully to the
correct inflation pressure. For the
correct pressure, check the tire inflation
pressure label on the driver's door
frame.
Note:
When inserting the air
compressor plug into or removing it
from the accessory socket, make sure
that the air compressor switch is off.
When turning the air compressor on/off,
use the air compressor switch. Before
checking the tire inflation pressure using
the tire pressure gauge, turn the air
compressor switch off.
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2 — Air Compressor Hose
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Caution!
If the tire inflation pressure does not
increase, repair of the tire is not possible. If
the tire does not reach the specified tire
inflation pressure within 10 minutes, it may
have received extensive damage. In this
case, the repair using the tire service kit
was not successful.
Do not operate the air compressor for a
continuous 10 minutes or longer because
using it for long periods could cause a
malfunction.
Note: If the tire has been over
inflated, loosen the screw cap on the air
compressor and bleed some of the air
out.
20. When the tire inflates to the
specified tire inflation pressure, turn the
air compressor switch off, turn the
sleeve of the air compressor hose to
the left, and pull it out of the tire valve.
21. Install the tire valve cap.
22. Place the Tire Service Kit back into
its storage location.
23. Start driving immediately to spread
the sealant in the tire. Note:
Carefully drive the vehicle at a
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) or less. If
the vehicle is driven at a speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the vehicle
may vibrate.
With TPMS system: if the tire is not
properly inflated, thewarning light
will illuminate.
After driving the vehicle for about
10 minutes or 3 miles (5 km), connect
the air compressor to the tire using
Step nine of the procedure, and check
the tire inflation pressure using the tire
pressure gauge on the air compressor.
If the tire inflation pressure is lower
than the specified tire inflation
pressure, turn the air compressor on
and wait until it reaches the specified
tire inflation pressure;
The emergency flat tire repair is
completed successfully if the tire
inflation pressure does not decrease.
Carefully drive the vehicle to the
nearest authorized dealer and have the
flat tire replaced. Replacement with a
new tire is recommended. If the tire is
to be repaired or reused, contact a
authorized dealer.
If an emergency flat tire repair has
been performed using the Tire Service
Kit, FCA recommends that the tire be
replaced with a new one as soon as
possible. If the tire is to be repaired or
reused, contact an authorized dealer.
The tire can be reused if the sealant
adhering to it is removed. However,
replace the valve with a new one.
Replacing The Bottle
Note: The tire sealant has a period of
effective use. Check the period of
effective use indicated on the bottle
labelanddonotuseitifithasexpired.
Have the tire sealant replaced at an
authorized dealer before the period of
effective use has expired.
Inspect the Tire Service Kit at regular
intervals as well as the operation of the
tire compressor.
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