parking brake FIAT SPIDER ABARTH 2017 Owner's Manual

4. Apply the parking brake with the
brake pedal pressed and turn the
engine OFF.
5. Unload passengers and cargo, then
remove the Tire Service Kit.
6. Gently shake the sealant bottle to
mix the contents. Then extend the
injection hose. Note:
Do not shake the bottle
excessively. Otherwise, the sealant
could spray out of the injection hose. If
the sealant contacts clothing or other
objects, you may not be able to
remove it.
The sealant hardens easily, and
injecting it will be difficult under cold
weather conditions (32 °F (0 °C) or
below). Warm the sealant inside the
vehicle to facilitate injection.
7. Pull out the air compressor hose
and the air compressor plug from the
air compressor.
8. Install the air compressor hose,
which was pulled out of the air
compressor, into the injection valve of
the bottle. Note: Make sure that the air
compressor switch is off before
inserting the air compressor hose into
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 to tighten.08020202-121-003
Tire Service Kit Location 08020202-03A-666
Sealant Bottle With Injection Hose
1 — Injection Hose 08020202-36A-004
Air Compressor With Hose And
Plug
2 — Air Compressor Hose 08020202-031-670
Install Air Compressor To Sealant
Bottle
3 — Air Compressor Hose
4 — Injection Valve
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Sealing A Tire With Tire
Service Kit
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 sources.
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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Proceed as follows:
1. Pull over to a safe location and turn
on the vehicle’s Hazard Warning Lights.
2. Verify that the valve stem (on the
wheel with the deflated tire) is in a
position that is near to the ground. This
will allow the Tire Service Kit hoses to
reach the valve stem and keep the Tire
Service Kit flat on the ground. This will
provide the best positioning of the kit
when injecting the sealant into the
deflated tire and running the air pump.
Move the vehicle as necessary to place
the valve stem in this position before
proceeding.
3. Place the gear selector in REVERSE
for a manual transmission, or PARK for
automatic transmission. 4. Apply the parking brake with the
brake pedal pressed and turn the
engine OFF.
5. Unload passengers and cargo, then
remove the Tire Service Kit.
6. Gently shake the tire sealant. If the
bottle is shaken after the injection hose
is screwed on, tire sealant could spray
out from the injection hose. Tire sealant
contacting clothing or other objects
may be impossible to remove. Shake
the bottle before screwing on the
injection hose.
Note:
Do not shake the bottle
excessively. Otherwise, the sealant
could spray out of the injection hose,
and if the sealant contacts clothing or
other objects, you may not be able to
remove it.
The sealant hardens easily and
injecting it will be difficult under cold
weather conditions 32 °F (0 °C) or
below. Warm the sealant inside the
vehicle to facilitate injection.
7. Remove the cap from the bottle and
screw on the injection hose with the
bottle's inner cap left on to break the
inner cap.
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To jump start the vehicle, follow this
procedure:
1. Remove the positive terminal cover.
2. Make sure the booster battery is
12 Volts and that the negative terminal
is grounded.
3. Turn off the engine of the vehicle
with the booster battery and all
unnecessary electrical loads in both
vehicles.
Warning!Do not allow vehicles to touch each other
as this could establish a ground
connection and personal injury could
result. 4. Connect the positive end of the
jumper cable to the positive terminal on
the discharged battery.
5. Connect the opposite end of the
positive jumper cable to the positive
terminal on the booster battery.
6. Connect the negative end of the
negative jumper cable to the negative
terminal of the booster battery.
7. Connect the opposite end of the
negative jumper cable to a good engine
ground of the vehicle with the
discharged battery (exposed metal part
of the engine) away from the battery
and the fuel injection system.
8. Start the engine of the booster
vehicle and run it a few minutes. Then
start the engine of the other vehicle.
9. Once the engine is started, remove
the jumper cables in the reverse
sequence.
10. Replace the positive terminal cover.
Make sure cover is secure.
Bump Starting
Never jump start the engine by pushing,
towing or coasting downhill.
Note:
You cannot start a vehicle with an
automatic transmission by pushing it. Do not push-start a vehicle that has
a manual transmission. It can damage
the emission control system.
Starting A Flooded
Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. If the engine does not start within
5 seconds on the first try, wait
10 seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Press the accelerator all the way and
hold it there.
4. Press the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission), then push the
push button start. If the engine starts,
release the accelerator immediately
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.
5. If the engine fails to start, crank it
without pressing the accelerator.
If the engine still does not start using
the above procedure, have your vehicle
inspected an authorized dealer.08030100-122-001
Positive Terminal Cover
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3. Securely install the tow eye in front
or rear using the lug wrench or
equivalent.
4. Hook the towing rope to the tow
eye. Caution!Tow eyes are for emergency use only, to
rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not
use tow eyes for tow truck hookup or
highway towing. You could damage your
vehicle.
When using the tow eyes, always pull
the lead or chain in a straight direction
with respect to the eyelet. Never apply
a sideways force.
Note: Follow the precautions below to
avoid damage to the towing eyelet and
towing hook, vehicle body, or
transmission system when towing:
Do not tow a vehicle heavier than
yours.
Do not suddenly accelerate your
vehicle as it will apply a severe shock
to the tow eye and towing hook or
rope.
Do not attach any rope other than
to the tow eye and towing hook. Emergency Towing
Towing Description
Proper lifting and towing are necessary
to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Government and local laws must be
followed.
A towed vehicle usually should have its
drive wheels (rear wheels) OFF of the
ground. If excessive damage or other
conditions prevent this, use wheel
dollies.
When towing with the rear wheels on
the ground, release the parking brake.
Caution!DO NOT use sling-type equipment when
towing. When securing the vehicle to a
flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear
suspension components. Damage to your
vehicle may result from improper towing.08060201-121-001AB
Installing Front Towing Eye 08060201-122-001AB
Installing Rear Tow Eye
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If towing service is not available in an
emergency, the vehicle may be towed
with all four wheels on the ground using
the towing hook at the front of the
vehicle. Only tow the vehicle on paved
surfaces for short distances at low
speeds.
Follow these instructions when towing
the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground:
1. Shift to NEUTRAL for manual
transmission or automatic transmission.
2. Place the ignition to ACC.
3. Release the parking brake.
Note: Remember that power assist for
the brakes and steering will not be
available when the engine is not
running. EVENT DATA
RECORDER (EDR) This vehicle is equipped with an Event
Data Recorder (EDR). The main
purpose of an EDR is to record data
that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed under
certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint
Systems” in “Safety” for further
information on the Event Data Recorder
(EDR).
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000Or Years: 123 456789101112131415
Or Kilometers:
16,000
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000Check windshield/rear
window wiper blade
position/wear. •• •• • • • •
Check operation of
windshield washer system
and adjust jets if
necessary. •• •• • • • •
Check cleanliness of hood
and trunk locks and
cleanliness and lubrication
of linkages. •• •• • • • •
Check parking brake lever
travel and adjust, if
necessary. •••••••••••••••
Visually check the
condition and wear of the
front and rear brakes. •••••••••••••••
Visually inspect condition
of evaporation control
system. ••• • •
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Caution!Avoid products or automatic car washes
that use acidic solutions or strong alkaline
additives or harsh brushes. These products
and automatic car washes may damage
the wheel's protective finish. Such damage
is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Only car wash soap, Mopar
Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is
recommended.
When cleaning extremely dirty wheels
including excessive brake dust, care
must be taken in the selection of tire
and wheel cleaning chemicals and
equipment to prevent damage to the
wheels. Mopar Wheel Treatment or
Mopar Chrome Cleaner or their
equivalent is recommended or select a
non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner for
aluminum or chrome wheels. Do not
use any products on Dark Vapor or
Black Satin Chrome Wheels. They will
permanently damage this finish and
such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Caution!Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a
bristle brush, metal polishes or oven
cleaner. These products may damage the
wheel's protective finish. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Only car wash soap, Mopar
Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is
recommended.
Note: If you intend parking or storing
your vehicle for an extended period
after cleaning the wheels with wheel
cleaner, drive your vehicle for a few
minutes before doing so. Driving the
vehicle and applying the brakes when
stopping will reduce the risk of brake
rotor corrosion.
Dark Vapor Or Black Satin Chrome
Wheels
Caution!If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor
or Black Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT
USE wheel cleaners, abrasives or polishing
compounds. They will permanently damage
this finish and such damage is not covered
by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. USE
ONLY MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A
SOFT CLOTH. Used on a regular basis; this
is all that is required to maintain this finish. Snow Chains
The use of snow chains should be in
compliance with local regulations of
each country. In certain countries, tires
marked with code M+S (Mud and
Snow) are considered as winter
equipment; therefore their use is
equivalent to that of the snow chains.
The snow chains may be applied only
to the front wheel tires. Check the
tension of the snow chains after the first
few feet have been driven.
Warning!Using tires of different size and type (M+S,
Snow) between front and rear axles can
cause unpredictable handling. You could
lose control and have a collision.
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when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of
performance, which all passenger
vehicle tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required
by law. Warning!
The temperature grade for this tire
is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure. STORING THE
VEHICLE If the vehicle is left inactive for longer
than a month, the following precautions
should be observed:
Park the vehicle in covered, dry and if
possible well-ventilated premises and
slightly open the windows.
Check that the parking brake is not
activated.
Disconnect the negative battery
terminal and check the battery charge.
Repeat this check once every three
months during storage.
If the battery is not disconnected
from the electrical system, check its
state of charge every thirty days.
Clean and protect the painted parts
using protective wax.
Clean and protect the shiny metal
parts using special compounds
available commercially.
Sprinkle talcum powder on the
windshield and rear window wiper
rubber blades and lift them off the
glass.
Cover the vehicle with a fabric or
perforated plastic sheet, paying
particular care not to damage the
painted surface by dragging any dust
that may have accumulated on it. Do
not use compact plastic sheets which do not allow humidity to evaporate from
the surface of the vehicle.
Inflate the tires at a pressure of
+7.25 psi (+0.5 bar) higher than
recommended on the tire placard and
check it periodically.
Do not drain the engine cooling
system.
Any time the vehicle is left inactive for
two weeks or more, operate the air
conditioning system with engine idling
for at least five minutes, setting external
air and with fan set to maximum speed.
This operation will ensure appropriate
lubrication for the system, thus
minimizing the possibility of damage to
the compressor when the system is
operated again.
Note: After placing the ignition in the
OFF mode and having closed the driver
side door, wait at least one minute
before disconnecting the electrical
supply from the battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply to the
battery, make sure that the ignition in
the OFF mode and the driver side door
is closed.
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BRAKES Engine Front brakes Rear brakes Parking brake
1.4 Turbo Multi Air V entilated (floating type 11 in
diameter) Solid (floating type 11 in
diameter) Mechanical (lever type)
Note: Water, ice, and salt spread on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking efficiency the first time the
brakes are applied.
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KeyFob...................14
Emergency Key ............14
Programming Additional Key
Fobs ...................24
Key-In Reminder ..............20
Lane Change And Turn Signals ....41
Lane Change Assist ............41
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....... .123,125
Leaving Home Light System ......42
Life Of Tires ............... .248
Lights
Daytime Running ...........40
Fog ...................41
Hazard Warning Flasher ..... .184
Passing .................40
Turn Signal ...............41
Loading Vehicle ............ .176
Tires ................. .242
Locks
PowerDoor ........... .26,31
Maintaining the finish ......... .257
Maintenance Monitor ...........81
Maintenance procedures ....... .235
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine) ................ .110
Manual Climate Control System ....48
Heating .................50
Manual transmission ......... .152 Manual, Service ............ .283
Methanol ................. .173
Mirrors....................35
Automatic Dimming .........36
Electric Remote ............37
Exterior Folding ............37
Outside .................35
Rearview ................36
Occupant Restraints ......... .122
Onboard Diagnostic System .... .109
Operating Precautions ........ .109
Outside Rearview Mirrors ..... .35,36
Overhead light (bulb replacement) . .194
Overheating, Engine .......... .219
Overloading ............... .182
Owner's Manual (Operator
Manual) ................ .283
Paint damage touch-up ....... .259
Parking Brake ..............
.151
Passing
Light ................ 40
Performance .............. .278
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing) ............... .225
Personal Settings ........... .105
Personalization Features ....... .105
Placard, Tire And Loading
Information .............. .242
Plastic part maintenance ....... .261 Power
Brakes ................ .150
Door Locks ........... .26,31
Mirrors .................37
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts . .124
Pretensioners
Seat Belts ............. .127
Protection from atmospheric
agents (bodywork) ......... .256
Radar Sensors ............. .162
Radial Ply Tires ............. .247
Radio Frequency
General Information ....... .19,23
Radio transmitter and mobile
phones ...................5
Rear Camera .............. .167
Rear lights (light bulbs) ........ .187
Rear Park Assist System ....... .163
Rearview Mirrors ..............36
Recommended Tire Inflation
Pressure ............... .267
Recorder, Event Data ......... .145
Recreational towing .......... .178
Reformulated Gasoline ........ .173
Refueling procedure .......... .175
Refueling the vehicle ......... .173
Reminder, Seat Belt .......... .127
Replacement Tires ........... .248
Replacing a bulb ............ .184
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