Fiat 124 Spider (2020 year). Manual in english — page 9

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NOTE:

WARNING!

CAUTION!

† When the gear selector is moved from the

† Always use extreme caution and verify

† Do not apply excessive force to the

REVERSE position and put in any other

the real conditions of the area behind the

camera. You could alter the position and

position, the screen returns to the previous

vehicle. Backing up while looking only at

angle of the camera. Do not disas-

display mode.

the screen is dangerous and can lead to

semble, modify or remove it as this could

† When parking in REVERSE, take care over

an accident or collision with an object.

compromise the seal.

obstacles that may be above or under the

The rear-view monitor is simply a system

† The camera’s cover is made of plastic.

camera’s display range.

to aid reversing. The view on the display

Do not apply degreasers, organic

can show a situation that differs from the

solvents, wax or glass polish to the

† When the display is cold, the images could

real one.

camera’s cover. If some substance ends

be more blurred than usual, making it

† Do not use the rear-view monitor under

up on the cover, clean it off immediately

difficult to check the conditions of the

the following conditions:

with a soft cloth.

area around the vehicle. Always use

extreme caution and verify the real condi-

† Roads covered in ice or snow.

† Do not rub the cover too much, nor

tions of the area behind the vehicle with

polish it with abrasive compounds or

† When snow chains are mounted or

your own eyes.

hard brushes. The cover could be

the temporary space saver spare

damaged and create image problems.

† If water, snow, or mud is deposited on the

wheel is fitted.

camera lens, clean it with a soft cloth. If

† If the vehicle has been involved in a

† The rear trunk is not completely

this does not clean it, use a mild deter-

frontal, lateral or rear collision, the rear

closed.

gent.

parking camera’s alignment (location or

† The vehicle is on a sloping road.

installation angle) may have been

† If the camera is subjected to abrupt

† Using the rear-view monitor under the

altered. Contact an authorized dealer.

temperature changes (from hot to cold or

conditions listed above is dangerous and

† If the display shows "no video signal",

vice versa), the rear-view monitor may not

can cause damage to persons and/or the

there may be a problem with the camera.

work properly.

vehicle.

Contact an authorized dealer.

† When replacing tires, contact an autho-

rized dealer. Replacing the tires can cause

the guide lines that appear on the display

to be misaligned.

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Display

The camera could capture any non-standard

accessories installed on the vehicle. Do not

NOTE:

install non-standard accessories that could

The images on the display can show a situa-

interfere with the camera’s view, such as

tion that differs from the actual view.

lights or reflectors.

NOTE:

If it is difficult to see the display under the

following conditions, it does not mean that

there is a malfunction:

Camera Field Of View

† In dark areas

† When the temperature around the lens is

particularly high or low

† When the camera is wet from rain or due

Camera View

to a high atmospheric humidity

1 — Blocked Area

† When there is some foreign deposit around

2 — Rear Bumper

the camera, such as mud

† When the camera lens reflects sunlight or

The field of view varies depending on the

a headlight beam

Camera Field Of View

vehicle and the road conditions. The field of

† The image on the display may be delayed

view is limited. Objects below the bumper or

The distance displayed by the camera view

if the temperature around the camera is

around its sides may not be displayed.

differs from the actual view, as the rear

low

parking camera is equipped with a special

lens.

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Rear View Camera Operation

CAUTION!

The operating modes of the rear view camera

† To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView

when the vehicle is in REVERSE vary

should only be used as a parking aid. The

depending on traffic, road, and vehicle

ParkView camera is unable to view every

conditions. Also, the amount of turning and

obstacle or object in your drive path.

the duration of the maneuver vary depending

† To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle

on the conditions. Therefore, it is important

must be driven slowly when using

to check the surrounding conditions and

ParkView to be able to stop in time when

adapt the steering as necessary.

an obstacle is seen. It is recommended

Vehicle Width Guide Lines

that the driver look frequently over his/

NOTE:

her shoulder when using ParkView.

The images from the rear parking camera

1 — Red Guide Line

shown on the monitor are reversed (mirror

2 — Yellow Guide Line

Looking At The Display

image).

The vehicle width guide lines are displayed on

1.

Place the gear selector in the REVERSE

the screen as a reference to show the width of

position to switch the display to rear view

WARNING!

the vehicle compared to the width of the

camera mode.

Drivers must be careful when backing up

parking space to be entered while in

2.

Check the surrounding conditions and

REVERSE.

even when using the ParkView Rear Back

begin backing up.

Up Camera. Always check carefully behind

† Vehicle Width Guide Lines: these guide lines

your vehicle, and be sure to check for

serve as a reference showing the width of

pedestrians, animals, other vehicles,

the vehicle.

obstructions, or blind spots before backing

† Distance Guide Lines: these lines indicate

up. You are responsible for the safety of

the approximate distance from the rear of

your surroundings and must continue to

the vehicle (the rear edge of the bumper).

pay attention while backing up. Failure to

The red and yellow lines indicates the

do so can result in serious injury or death.

points at about 19 inches (50 cm), for the

red line and 39 inches (1 m) for the yellow

line, from the rear bumper (central point of

each line).

Entering Parking Spot

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3.

Once the vehicle starts to enter the

6. When the gear selector is moved from the

The different perceptions of distance could

parking space, proceed slowly in

REVERSE position and put in any other

lead to an accident. The conditions that can

REVERSE while keeping the vehicle

position, the screen returns to the

lead to the different perceptions of distance,

width guide lines away from the two sides

previous display mode.

listed below, must be taken into consider-

of the parking space.

ation:

NOTE:

† When The Vehicle Slopes Due To The

4.

Continue to adjust the steering wheel

† Since there may be some differences

Weight Of Passengers And Load:

until the vehicle width guide lines are

between the displayed image and the real

parallel with the two sides of the parking

When the vehicle is rear heavy, the object

conditions, always visually inspect the

space.

on the screen seems to be farther away

area behind the vehicle, and the

than it really is.

5.

Once the guide lines are parallel,

surrounding areas, to make sure they are

straighten the steering wheel and reverse

completely clear.

slowly into the parking space. Continue

† In the image of the parking space

(or

to check the vehicle’s surroundings and

garage) shown above, the rear of the

stop in the best position possible.

vehicle and the distance guide lines may

seem parallel on the monitor, but may not

be when the parked vehicle is inspected.

† When you enter a parking space with a

dividing line only on one side, the dividing

line and the vehicle width guide lines may

Loaded Vehicle Camera Angle

appear parallel on the monitor, but may

not be when the parked vehicle is

1 — Object

inspected.

2 — Variance

Road Conditions And Displayed Image

Entering Parking Spot

There are some differences between what is

shown on the display, and the actual road

conditions.

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† When The Road Behind The Vehicle Slopes

Steeply:

When the vehicle is on a steep uphill

(downhill) slope, the object on the screen

seems to be farther away than it really is.

Downgrade Camera Angle

Three-Dimensional Object Camera View

1 — Distance Between The Vehicle And Ob-

1 — Object In View

ject Displayed On The Screen

2 — Appears Farther Than Actual

2 — Actual Distance Between The Vehicle

3 — Actual Distance To Object

And Object

3 — Appears Closer Than Actual Distance

Downhill Camera Angle

Adjusting The Image Quality

4 — Object On Screen

1 — Distance Between The Vehicle And Ob-

5 — Object At Actual Position

The image quality can be adjusted with the

ject Displayed On The Screen

gear selector in the REVERSE position.

2 — Actual Distance Between The Vehicle

† Three Dimensional Object Behind The

Four adjustments can be made: brightness,

And Object

Vehicle:

contrast, tint and color. Give attention to the

3 — Appears Farther Than Actual Distance

vehicle’s surroundings while making adjust-

4 — Object At Actual Position

Since the distance guide line display is

ments:

5 — Object On Screen

based on a flat surface, the distance to a

three dimensional object on the screen

1. Select the icon on the top left of the

differs from the actual distance.

screen to display the tabs.

2. Select the desired tab.

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Vehicle damage and problems resulting from

If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled

CAUTION!

the use of the following may not be covered

with E-85 fuel, the engine will have some or

by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty:

DO NOT use E-85, gasoline containing

all of these symptoms:

methanol, or gasoline containing more

† Alcohol containing more than

15%

† Operate in a lean mode.

than 15% ethanol (E-15). Use of these

ethanol.

blends may result in starting and

† OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on.

† Gasoline or alcohol containing methanol.

drivability problems, damage critical fuel

† Poor engine performance.

system components, cause emissions to

† Leaded fuel or leaded alcohol.

exceed the applicable standard, and/or

† Poor cold start and cold drivability.

Reformulated Gasoline

cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light” to

† Increased risk for fuel system component

illuminate. Please observe pump labels as

corrosion.

Many areas of the country require the use of

they should clearly communicate if a fuel

cleaner burning gasoline referred to as

contains greater than 15% ethanol (E-15).

MMT In Gasoline

“Reformulated Gasoline”. Reformulated

gasoline contains oxygenates and are specif-

Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricar-

Problems that result from using gasoline

ically blended to reduce vehicle emissions

bonyl

(MMT) is a manganese-containing

containing more than 15% ethanol (E-15) or

and improve air quality.

metallic additive that is blended into some

gasoline containing methanol are not the

gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline

The use of reformulated gasoline is recom-

responsibility of the manufacturer and may

blended with MMT provides no performance

mended. Properly blended reformulated

void or not be covered under New Vehicle

advantage beyond gasoline of the same

gasoline will provide improved performance

Limited Warranty.

octane number without MMT. Gasoline

and durability of engine and fuel system

blended with MMT reduces spark plug life

Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

components.

and reduces emissions system performance

Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible

in some vehicles. The manufacturer recom-

Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends

with gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol

mends that gasoline without MMT be used in

Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline

(E-15). Use of gasoline with higher ethanol

your vehicle. The MMT content of gasoline

content may void the New Vehicle Limited

may not be indicated on the gasoline pump;

with oxygenates such as ethanol.

therefore, you should ask your gasoline

Warranty.

retailer whether the gasoline contains MMT.

MMT is prohibited in Federal and California

reformulated gasoline.

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Refueling Procedure

NOTE:

WARNING!

Fuel Filler Door

† Make sure to lock both the doors when

† Never have any smoking materials lit in

leaving the vehicle.

or near the vehicle when the gas cap is

NOTE:

Always use only a designated FCA fuel filler

† Lock the doors after closing the fuel filler

removed or the tank is being filled.

cap or an approved equivalent, available at

door. If the fuel filler door is closed after

† Never add fuel when the engine is

your authorized dealer. The wrong cap can

locking the doors, the fuel filler door

running. This is in violation of most state

result in a serious malfunction of the fuel

cannot be locked.

and federal fire regulations and may

and emission control systems.

cause the MIL to turn on.

Fuel Filler Cap

When the fuel filler door end is pressed with

† A fire may result if gasoline is pumped

To remove the fuel filler cap, turn it counter-

the doors unlocked, the fuel filler door rises.

into a portable container that is inside of

clockwise. Attach the removed cap to the

a vehicle. You could be burned. Always

inner side of the fuel filler door.

place gas containers on the ground while

filling.

† Do not apply any object/plug to the end

of the filler which is not provided for the

vehicle. The use of non-compliant

objects/plugs could cause a pressure

increase inside the tank, resulting in

dangerous situations.

† Do not use a mobile phone near the refu-

Fuel Filler Door

eling pump: risk of fire.

Fuel Filler Cap

The fuel filler door operates in conjunction

with the door locking/unlocking mechanism.

To close the fuel filler cap, turn it clockwise

To close, press the fuel filler door until a

until a click is heard.

click sound is heard.

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Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release

2. Partially peel back the cover inside the

number is included on this label and indi-

trunk, then pull the emergency release

cates the Month, Day and Hour of manufac-

If the battery is discharged, the fuel filler

lever.

ture. The bar code that appears on the

door cannot be opened. In this case, the fuel

bottom of the label is your VIN.

filler door can be opened by taking care of

the discharged battery situation.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

If the fuel filler door cannot be opened even

The GVWR is the total permissible weight of

if the discharged battery situation has been

your vehicle including driver, passengers,

resolved, the electrical system may have a

vehicle, options and cargo. The label also

malfunction.

specifies maximum capacities of front and

rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must

In this case, the fuel filler door can be

be limited so GVWR and front and rear

opened using the following procedure as an

Fuel Door Emergency Release

GAWR are not exceeded.

emergency measure:

3 — Emergency Release Lever

Payload

1. Open the trunk and pull the center

section of the plastic fastener and

The payload of a vehicle is defined as the

remove the fastener.

VEHICLE LOADING

allowable load weight a truck can carry,

including the weight of the driver, all passen-

Certification Label

gers, options and cargo.

As required by National Highway

Traffic

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

Safety Administration regulations, your

vehicle has a certification label affixed to the

The GAWR is the maximum permissible load

driver's side door or pillar.

on the front and rear axles. The load must be

distributed in the cargo area so that the

This label contains the month and year of

GAWR of each axle is not exceeded.

manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

(GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

Each axle GAWR is determined by the

Trunk Interior

front and rear, and Vehicle Identification

components in the system with the lowest

1 — Plastic Fasteners

Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour

(MDH)

load carrying capacity (axle, springs, tires or

2 — Cover

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wheels). Heavier axles or suspension compo-

Loading

CAUTION!

nents sometimes specified by purchasers for

The actual total weight and the weight of the

increased durability does not necessarily

Do not load your vehicle any heavier than

front and rear of your vehicle at the ground

increase the vehicle's GVWR.

the GVWR or the maximum front and rear

can best be determined by weighing it when

GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can

Tire Size

it is loaded and ready for operation.

break, or it can change the way your

The entire vehicle should first be weighed on

vehicle handles. This could cause you to

The tire size on the Vehicle Certification

a commercial scale to insure that the GVWR

lose control. Also overloading can shorten

Label represents the actual tire size on your

has not been exceeded. The weight on the

the life of your vehicle.

vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to

the load capacity of this tire size.

front and rear of the vehicle should then be

determined separately to be sure that the

TOWING TRAILERS

Rim Size

load is properly distributed over the front and

rear axle. Weighing the vehicle may show

Trailer Towing

This is the rim size that is appropriate for the

that the GAWR of either the front or rear

tire size listed.

axles has been exceeded but the total load is

Your car is not designed for towing.

within the specified GVWR. If so, weight

Inflation Pressure

Recreational Towing

must be shifted from front to rear or rear to

This is the cold tire inflation pressure for

front as appropriate until the specified

An example of "recreational towing" is towing

your vehicle for all loading conditions up to

weight limitations are met. Store the heavier

your vehicle behind a motorhome.

full GAWR.

items down low and be sure that the weight

is distributed equally. Stow all loose items

The transmission is not designed for towing

Curb Weight

securely before driving.

this vehicle on all four wheels.

The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the

Improper weight distributions can have an

CAUTION!

total weight of the vehicle with all fluids,

adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers

including vehicle fuel, at full capacity condi-

† DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to

and handles and the way the brakes operate.

tions, and with no occupants or cargo loaded

the drivetrain will result. If this vehicle

into the vehicle. The front and rear curb

requires towing, make sure the drive

weight values are determined by weighing

wheels are OFF the ground.

your vehicle on a commercial scale before

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any occupants or cargo are added.

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Saving Fuel And Protection Of The

† Keep windows closed at high speeds.

CAUTION! (Continued)

Environment

† Slow down when driving in crosswinds and

† Towing this vehicle in violation of the

How you operate your vehicle determines

headwinds.

above requirements can cause severe

how far it will travel on a tank of fuel.

transmission damage. Damage from

Hazardous Driving

improper towing is not covered under the

Use these suggestions to help save fuel and

New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud,

reduce CO₂:

sand, or similar hazards:

† Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine

DRIVING TIPS

† Be cautious and allow extra distance for

runs smoothly, begin driving.

braking.

Engine Break-In Recommendation

† Avoid fast starts.

† Avoid sudden braking and sudden maneu-

† Drive at lower speeds.

vering.

No special break-in is necessary, but a few

precautions in the first

620 miles

† Anticipate when to apply the brakes (avoid

† Do not pump the brakes. Continue to press

(1,000 km) may add to the performance,

sudden braking).

down on the brake pedal.

economy, and life of the vehicle:

† Follow the maintenance schedule and

† If you get stuck, select a lower gear and

† Do not race the engine.

contact your authorized dealer.

accelerate slowly. Do not spin the rear

† Do not maintain one constant speed,

wheels.

† Use the air conditioner only when neces-

either slow or fast, for a long period of

sary.

† For more traction in starting on slippery

time.

surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use

† Slow down on rough roads.

† Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or

sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other

high engine rpm for extended periods of

† Keep the tires properly inflated.

nonslip material under the rear wheels.

time.

NOTE:

† Do not carry unnecessary weight.

† Avoid unnecessary hard stops.

Use snow chains only on the rear wheels.

† Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal

† Avoid full-throttle starts.

while driving.

† Keep the wheels in correct alignment.

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Floor Mat Safety Information

WARNING! (Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

Always use floor mats designed to fit the

† ALWAYS securely attach

your floor

† ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on

footwell of your vehicle. Use only floor mats

mat using the floor mat fasteners. DO

the driver’s side floor area. To check for

that leave the pedal area unobstructed and

NOT install your floor mat upside down

interference, with the vehicle properly

that are firmly secured so that they cannot

or turn your floor mat over. Lightly pull to

parked with the engine off, fully depress

slip out of position and interfere with the

confirm mat is secured using the floor

the accelerator, the brake, and the

pedals or impair safe operation of

your

mat fasteners on a regular basis.

clutch pedal (if present) to check for

vehicle in other ways.

interference. If your floor mat interferes

† ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING

with the operation of any pedal, or is not

FLOOR MAT FROM THE VEHICLE

secure to the floor, remove the floor mat

before installing any other floor mat.

from the vehicle and place the floor mat

NEVER install or stack an additional

in your trunk.

floor mat on top of an existing floor mat.

† ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat

† ONLY install floor mats designed to fit

on the passenger’s side floor area.

your vehicle. NEVER install a floor mat

† ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall

that cannot be properly attached and

or slide into the driver’s side floor area

secured to your vehicle. If a floor mat

when the vehicle is moving. Objects can

needs to be replaced, only use a FCA

Floor Mat Retention Post Location

approved floor mat for the specific make,

become trapped under accelerator,

brake, or clutch pedals and could cause

model, and year of your vehicle.

a loss of vehicle control.

WARNING!

(Continued)

†

NEVER place any objects under the floor

An improperly attached, damaged, folded,

mat

(e.g., towels, keys, etc.). These

or stacked floor mat, or damaged floor mat

objects could change the position of the

fasteners may cause your floor mat to

floor mat and may cause interference

interfere with the accelerator, brake, or

with the accelerator, brake, or clutch

clutch pedals and cause a loss of vehicle

pedals.

control. To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or

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DEATH:

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Winter Driving

WARNING! (Continued)

WARNING!

Carry emergency gear, including tire chains,

† If the vehicle carpet has been removed

Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.

window scraper, flares, a small shovel,

and re-installed, always properly attach

Forces generated by excessive wheel

jumper leads, and a small bag of sand or salt.

carpet to the floor and check the floor

speeds may cause damage, or even failure,

mat fasteners are secure to the vehicle

of the axle and tires. A tire could explode

Contact an authorized dealer to check the

carpet. Fully depress each pedal to

and injure someone. Do not spin your

following:

check for interference with the acceler-

vehicle's wheels faster than

30 mph

† Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the

ator, brake, or clutch pedals then

(48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds

radiator.

re-install the floor mats.

continuously without stopping when you

are stuck and do not let anyone near a

† Inspect the battery and its leads. Cold

† It is recommended to only use mild soap

spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.

reduces battery capacity.

and water to clean your floor mats. After

cleaning, always check your floor mat

† Use an engine oil appropriate for the

has been properly installed and is

CAUTION!

lowest ambient temperatures that the

secured to your vehicle using the floor

vehicle will be driven in.

mat fasteners by lightly pulling mat.

† When

“rocking” a stuck vehicle by

shifting between DRIVE and REVERSE,

† Inspect the ignition system for damage

do not spin the wheels faster than

and loose connections.

Rocking The Vehicle

15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage

† Use winter windshield washer fluid that

NOTE:

may result.

will not freeze.

Too much rocking may cause engine over-

† Revving the engine or spinning the

heating, transmission failure, and tire

wheels too fast may lead to transmission

damage.

overheating and failure. It can also

damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels

If you must rock the vehicle to free it from

snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator

above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear

(no transmission shifting occurring).

slightly and slowly move the gear selector

from 1 (D) to R.

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NOTE:

Snow Tires

NOTE:

† Remove snow before driving. Snow left on

If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pres-

† Chains may affect handling.

the windshield is dangerous as it could

sure monitoring system on a vehicle with

† Do not go faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) or

obstruct vision.

run-flat tires, the system may not function

the chain manufacturer's recommended

correctly when using tires with steel wire

† Drive slowly. Braking performance can be

limit, whichever is lower.

reinforcement in the sidewalls.

adversely affected if snow or ice adheres

† Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes,

to the brake components. If this situation

Use Snow Tires on all Four Wheels: Do not

and sharp turns.

occurs, drive the vehicle slowly, releasing

exceed the maximum permissible speed for

the accelerator pedal and lightly applying

your snow tires or legal speed limits.

† Avoid locked-wheel braking.

the brakes several times until the brake

When snow tires are used, select the speci-

† Do not use chains on roads that are free of

performance returns to normal.

fied size and pressure.

snow or ice. The tires and chains could be

Do not open or close the soft top when the

damaged.

Tire Chains

temperature is 41°F (5°C) or less. The mate-

† Chains may scratch or chip aluminium

rial of the soft top could be damaged by

Check local regulations before using tire

wheels.

freezing.

chains.

Do not apply excessive force to a window

If your vehicle is equipped with the TPMS

WARNING!

scraper when removing ice or frozen snow on

system, the system may not function

Using tires of different size and type

the mirror glass and windshield.

correctly when using tire chains.

(M+S, Snow) between front and rear axles

Never use warm or hot water for removing

Install the chains on the rear tires only. Do

can cause unpredictable handling. You

snow or ice from windows and mirrors as it

not use chains on the front tires.

could lose control and have a collision.

could result in the glass cracking.

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CAUTION!

CAUTION! (Continued)

WARNING!

To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires,

† Observe the traction device manufac-

† Driving through standing water limits

observe the following precautions:

turer’s instructions on the method of

your vehicle’s traction capabilities. Do

installation, operating speed, and condi-

not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving

† Because of restricted traction device

tions for use. Always use the suggested

through standing water.

clearance between tires and other

operating speed of the device manufac-

suspension components, it is important

† Driving through standing water limits

turer’s if it is less than 30 mph (48 km/

that only traction devices in good condi-

your vehicle’s braking capabilities,

h).

tion are used. Broken devices can cause

which increases stopping distances.

serious damage. Stop the vehicle imme-

† Do not use traction devices on a compact

Therefore, after driving through standing

diately if noise occurs that could indi-

spare tire.

water, drive slowly and lightly press on

cate device breakage. Remove the

the brake pedal several times to dry the

damaged parts of the device before

Driving In Flooded Area

brakes.

further use.

† Failure to follow these warnings may

NOTE:

† Install device as tightly as possible and

result in injuries that are serious or fatal

Do not drive the vehicle on flooded roads as

then retighten after driving about ½ mile

to you, your passengers, and others

it could cause short circuit of electrical/elec-

(0.8 km).

around you.

tronic parts, or water enters the engine and

† Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).

causes it to lock up (hydro-lock) and stall. If

† Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns

the vehicle has been immersed in water

CAUTION!

contact your authorized dealer.

and large bumps, especially with a

† Always check the depth of the standing

loaded vehicle.

Although your vehicle is capable of driving

water before driving through it. Never

† Do not drive for a prolonged period on

through shallow standing water, consider the

drive through standing water that is

dry pavement.

following Cautions and Warnings before

deeper than the bottom of the tire rims

(Continued)

doing so.

mounted on the vehicle.

† Determine the condition of the road or

the path that is under water and if there

are any obstacles in the way before

driving through the standing water.

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Overloading

Use care not to damage the vehicle's under-

CAUTION! (Continued)

body, bumpers or muffler(s) when driving

NOTE:

† Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when

under the following conditions:

Be careful not to overload your vehicle. The

driving through standing water. This will

† Ascending or descending a slope with a

gross axle weight rating

(GAWR) and the

minimize wave effects.

sharp transition angle.

gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the

† Driving through standing water may

vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-

† Ascending or descending a driveway or

cause damage to your vehicle’s drive-

dard Label on the driver's door frame.

trailer ramp with a sharp transition angle.

train components. Always inspect your

Exceeding these ratings can cause an acci-

vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans-

This vehicle is equipped with low profile tires

dent or vehicle damage. You can estimate

mission, axle, etc.) for signs of contami-

allowing class-leading performance and

the weight of the load by weighing the items

nation (i.e., fluid that is milky or foamy

handling. As a result, the sidewall of the tires

(or people) before putting them in the

in appearance) after driving through

are very thin and the tires and wheels can be

vehicle.

standing water. Do not continue to

damaged if driven through potholes or on

operate the vehicle if any fluid appears

Driving On Uneven Road

rough/uneven roads at excessive speeds.

contaminated, as this may result in

Your vehicle's suspension and underbody

Use care and reduce speed when traveling on

further damage. Such damage is not

can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven

rough/uneven roads or through potholes.

covered by the New Vehicle Limited

roads or over speed bumps at excessive

Warranty.

speeds.

† Getting water inside your vehicle’s

engine can cause it to lock up and stall

Use care and reduce speed when traveling on

out, and cause serious internal damage

rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.

to the engine. Such damage is not

covered by the New Vehicle Limited

Warranty.

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HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS

NOTE:

†

The turn signals do not work while the

Control

Hazard Warning Lights are activated.

The Hazard Warning Lights should always be

† Check local regulations about the use of

used when you stop on or near a roadway in

Hazard Warning Lights while the vehicle is

an emergency.

being towed to verify that it is not in viola-

The Hazard Warning Light switch is located

tion of the law.

on the center instrument panel below the

† If the brake pedal is pressed while driving

radio. Push the switch to turn the Hazard

Abarth Hazard Warning Light Switch

on slippery roads, the emergency stop

Warning Lights on or off.

signal system could operate causing all of

When the switch is pushed, the Hazard

NOTE:

the directional turn signals to flash.

Warning Lights are active and all directional

The Hazard Warning Lights warn other

turn signals will flash on and off to warn

† While the emergency stop signal system is

drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard

oncoming traffic of an emergency. Push the

operating, all of the directional turn

and that they must take extreme caution

when near it.

switch a second time to turn off the Hazard

signals automatically flash rapidly to

Warning Lights. The hazard warning indi-

caution the driver of a vehicle following

cator lights in the instrument cluster will

behind of a sudden braking situation.

flash simultaneously.

Hazard Warning Light Switch

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REPLACING A BULB

† Before replacing a bulb check the

NOTE:

contacts for oxidation.

† When removing the lens or light unit using

General Instructions

† Replace blown bulbs with others of the

a flathead screwdriver, make sure that the

same type and power.

flathead screwdriver does not contact the

WARNING!

interior terminal. If the flathead screw-

† After replacing a headlight bulb, always

driver contacts the terminal, a short circuit

† Before proceeding with the replacement

check its alignment.

may occur.

of the lamp wait until the exhaust pipes

are cool: DANGER OF BURNS!

† To replace the bulb, contact an authorized

† When the weather is cold or damp or after

dealer.

† Modifications or repair of the electrical

heavy rain or washing, the surface of head-

system performed incorrectly and

† When a light is not working, check that the

lights or rear lights may steam up and/or

without taking into account the technical

corresponding fuse is intact before

form drops of condensation on the inside.

characteristics can cause malfunctions

replacing the bulb. For the location of

This is a natural phenomenon due to the

with the risk of fire.

fuses, refer to the section on “Replacing

difference in temperature and humidity

Fuses” in this chapter.

between the inside and the outside of the

† Halogen lamps contain gas under pres-

glass which does not indicate a fault and

sure, in the event of breakage be careful

CAUTION!

does not compromise the normal operation

of the projection of fragments of glass.

of lighting devices. The mist disappears

†

Halogen lamps must be handled by

Use the protective cover and carton for the

quickly when the lights are turned on,

touching only the metallic part. If the

replacement bulb to dispose of the old

starting from the center of the diffuser,

transparent bulb is in contact with the

bulb promptly and out of the reach of

extending progressively towards the edges.

fingers, reduces the intensity of the

children.

emitted light and you can also affect the

life of the lamp. In case of accidental

contact, rub the bulb with a cloth damp-

ened with alcohol and allow to dry.

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Replacement Bulbs

Light Bulbs

Type

Power

Front Position

LED

-

Front Side-Maker Lights (If Equipped With Full-LED Headlights)

W5W

5 W

Front Positions/Side-Maker Lights (If Equipped With Halogen Headlights)

WY5W

5 W

High Beam (If Equipped With Full-LED Headlights)

LED

-

High Beam/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (If Equipped With Halogen Headlights)

HB3

60 W

Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (If Equipped With Full-LED Headlights)

LED

-

Low Beam (If Equipped With Full-LED Headlights)

LED

-

Low Beam (If Equipped With Halogen Headlights)

H11

55 W

Front Direction Indicator Light

WY21W

21 W

Side Direction Indicator Light

WY5W

5 W

Fog Light

H11

55 W

Rear Position Lights

LED

-

Stop Lights

LED

-

Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)

LED

-

Rear Direction Indicator Light

WY21W

21 W

Rear Side Marker

W5W

5 W

Reverse Light

W21W

21 W

License Plate Light

W5W

5 W

Overhead Light

10 W

Trunk Lid Light

5 W

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Light Bulbs

Rear Lights

Front Lights

The bulbs are arranged as follows:

The bulbs are arranged as follows:

Abarth Head Lights

1 — High Beam with Daytime Running

Lights (DRL)/Position Light/Low Beam/Side

Rear Lights

Marker

Head Lights

2 — Front Indicator Light

4 — Side Marker — If Equipped

3 — Fog Light

5 — Position Light/Stop Light/Rear Direc-

1 — High Beam with Daytime Running

tion Indicator Light

Lights (DRL)/Position Light/Low Beam/Side

6 — Reverse Light — If Equipped

Marker

7 — Third Stop Light

2 — Front Indicator Light

3 — Fog Light

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