FIAT® 124SPIDER ABARTH 2018 USER GUIDE 3203643_18c_124_Spider_Abarth_UG_011218.indd 3 1/12/18 11:43 AM The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws. IMPORTANT: Get warranty and other information online – you can review and print or download a copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect manuals and the limited warranties provided by FCA US LLC for your vehicle by visiting www.mopar.com (U.S.) or www.owners.mopar.ca (Canada). Click on the applicable link in the “Popular Topics” area of the www.mopar.com (U.S.) or www.owners.mopar.ca (Canada) homepage and follow the instructions to select the applicable year, make and model of your vehicle. 3203643_18c_124_Spider_Abarth_UG_011218.indd 4 1/12/18 11:43 AM DEAR CUSTOMER Dear Customer, We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing a Fiat 124 Spider. We have written this User Guide to help you get to know all the features of your vehicle and use it in the best possible way. Here you will find information, advice and important warnings regarding use of your vehicle and how to achieve the best performance from the technical features of your vehicle. You are advised to take the time to read these publications carefully before taking to the road for the first time, to become familiar with the controls and above all with those concerning brakes, steering and transmission; at the same time, you can understand the vehicle behavior on different road surfaces. This document also provides a description of special features and tips, as well as essential information for the safe driving, care and maintenance of your vehicle over time. After reading it, you are advised to keep the User Guide inside the vehicle, for an easy reference and for making sure it remains in the vehicle should it be sold. In the attached Warranty Booklet you will also find a description of the Services that FCA offers to its customers, and the detail of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate your new vehicle and the service provided by the people at FCA. Enjoy reading. Happy motoring! Note: This User Guide describes all models of the vehicle; please consider only the information relevant to your vehicle’s trim level, engine and model. All data contained in this publication are purely indicative. FCA can modify the vehicle model described in this publication at any time, for technical or commercial purposes. For further information, contact your authorized dealer. HOW TO FIND YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL ONLINE This publication has been prepared as a reference item to help you quickly become acquainted with the most important features and processes of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information and procedures. This User Guide is not a replacement for the full Owner’s Manual, and does not fully cover every operation and procedure possible with your vehicle. For more detailed descriptions of the topics discussed in this User Guide, as well as information covering features and processes not covered in this User Guide, the full vehicle Owner’s Manual can be accessed for free online in a printer-friendly PDF format. To get the full Owner’s Manual or applicable supplement for your vehicle, follow the appropriate web address below: www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owners-manual.html (U.S. Residents) www.owners.mopar.ca (Canadian Residents) FCA US LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on our environment. Read This Carefully REFUELING Only refuel with unleaded gasoline with a recommended rating of 91 octane. A rating less than 87 octane is not acceptable. Do not use gasoline containing methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and handling issues, as well as damage fundamental components of the fuel supply system. STARTING THE ENGINE If equipped with a manual transmission: Be sure that the parking brake is engaged; place the gear selector in NEUTRAL, fully depress the clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, and then push the ignition button. The engine will start as soon as the ignition is pushed. If equipped with an automatic transmission: Be sure that the parking brake is engaged and that the gear selector is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), depress the brake pedal, and then push the ignition button. The engine will start as soon as the ignition is pushed. PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the vehicle on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable material: fire hazard. RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT The vehicle is equipped with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the environment. ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery) after buying the vehicle. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load. SCHEDULED SERVICING Correct maintenance of the vehicle is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental friendliness and low running costs are unchanged over time. How To Use This Manual ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Each time directions (left/right or forward/backwards) are listed, they are determined by facing forward from the rear of the vehicle or as from the point of view of being seated inside the car. Special cases not complying with this rule will be properly specified in the text. The figures in the User Guide are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do not correspond to the actual arrangement of your vehicle. In addition, the User Guide has been conceived considering vehicles with steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that on vehicles with steering wheel on the right side, the position of some controls or elements is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure. To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this User Guide. Chapters can be rapidly identified by graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A key showing the order of the chapter and the corresponding tab symbols appears on another page. SYMBOLS While reading this User Guide you will find a series of WARNINGS that must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle, which could cause accidents or injuries. There are also CAUTIONS that must be carefully followed prevent procedures that could damage your vehicle. Therefore, all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS must always be carefully followed. WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are recalled in the text with the following symbols: Personal Safety Vehicle Safety GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY STARTING AND OPERATING IN CASE OF EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MULTIMEDIA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INDEX This page is intentionally left blank GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE KEYS .....................8 IGNITION SWITCH ............12 ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .......14 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .......15 DOORS...................15 SEATS...................20 NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS ...............22 STEERING WHEEL ...........22 MIRRORS .................23 EXTERIOR LIGHTS ...........25 WINDSHIELD WIPERS / WASHER .28 CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ....30 POWER WINDOWS ...........32 CONVERTIBLE TOP (SOFT TOP) . .34 HOOD ...................38 TRUNKLID................39 TRUNK EMERGENCY RELEASE . .42 HOMELINK — IF EQUIPPED .....42 7 KEYS To use the Emergency Key, push the Do not leave the key fob in or near the mechanical latch on the back side of vehicle, or in a location accessible to Key Fob the key fob and pull out the emergency children. A child could operate power A code number is stamped on the plate key. windows, other controls, or move the and attached to the key fob. Detach Note: vehicle. this plate and store it in a safe place Do not leave children or animals inside (not in the vehicle) if you need to make Always keep a spare key fob if one is lost. If a key fob is lost, see an parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior replace the Emergency Key. heat build-up may cause serious injury or authorized dealer as soon as possible. Also, write down the code number and death. keep it in a separate safe and convenient The driver must carry the key fob to place. Do not keep it in the vehicle. ensure the Keyless Entry System Key Fob Functions If your key fob is lost, contact an functions properly.