Fiat 124 Spider (2019 year). Instruction - page 5

ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING

Power Steering

Electric power steering is only operable
when the engine is running.
If the engine is off or if the power
steering system is inoperable, you can
still steer, but it requires more physical
effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, contact your authorized dealer.
The

warning light notifies the driver

of system abnormalities and operation
conditions.
Note: Never hold the steering wheel to
the extreme left or right for more than
five seconds with the engine running.
This could damage the power steering
system.

ENVIRONMENT
PROTECTION
SYSTEMS

Emission Control System

This vehicle is equipped with an
emission control system (the catalytic
converter is part of this system) that
enables the vehicle to comply with
existing exhaust emissions
requirements.
Ignoring the following precautions could
cause lead to accumulate on the
catalyst inside the converter or cause
the converter to get very hot. Either
condition will damage the converter and
cause poor performance:

USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.

Do not drive your vehicle with any

sign of engine malfunction.

Do not coast with the ignition OFF.

Do not descend steep grades in gear

with the ignition OFF.

Do not operate the engine at high

idle for more than two minutes.

Do not tamper with the emission

control system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by your
authorized dealer.

Do not push-start or pull-start your

vehicle.

Under U.S. federal law, any modification
to the original-equipment emission

control system before the first sale and
registration of a vehicle is subject to
penalties. In some states, such
modification made on a used vehicle is
also subject to penalties.
While the engine is off, the sound of a
valve opening and closing can be heard
at the rear of the vehicle, however this
does not indicate an abnormality. The
vehicle has a self-checking device and
it operates while the engine is off.

Warning!

A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you
park over materials that can burn. Such
materials might be grass or leaves coming
into contact with your exhaust system. Do
not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact
anything that can burn.

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CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS

Instrument Cluster

1 — Odometer/Trip Computer And Trip Computer Button/Dashboard Illumination
2 — Tachometer
3 — Speedometer
4 — Automatic Transmission Info Display
5 — Odometer/Trip Computer Info/Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge/Fuel Gauge/Outside Temperature/Cruise Control/
Info Switch Display

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Odometer/Trip Computer

The display mode can be changed from
odometer to “Trip computer A” to “Trip
computer B” and then back to
odometer by pushing the selector.
The selected mode will be displayed.

Odometer
The odometer records the total
distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip Computer
The trip computer can record the total
distance of two trips. One is recorded in
“Trip A”, and the other is recorded in
“Trip B”.
For instance, “Trip A” can record the
distance from the point of origin, and
“Trip B” can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.

When “Trip A” is selected, pushing the
selector again within one second will
change to “Trip B” mode. When “Trip A”
is selected, TRIP A will be displayed.
When “Trip B” is selected, TRIP B will
be displayed.
The trip computer records the total
distance the vehicle is driven until the
meter is again reset. Return it to “0.0”
by depressing and holding the selector
for one second or more.
Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel
consumption.
Note: Only the trip records tenths of
miles (kilometers).
Trip Computer Reset
The trip computer will be erased when:

The power supply is interrupted

(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).

The vehicle is driven over

9999.9 miles.

Speedometer

The speedometer indicates the speed
of the vehicle.

Instrument Panel
Illumination

When the position lights are turned on
with the ignition switched ON, the
brightness of the instrument panel
illumination is dimmed. When the
position lights are turned on, the

warning light in the instrument

cluster illuminates (see “Headlights” in
“Getting To Know Your Vehicle”
chapter).

Brightness Adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel
and dashboard illuminations can be
adjusted by rotating the knob:

The brightness decreases by rotating

the knob to the left. A beep will be
heard when the knob has been rotated
to the maximum dim position.

The brightness increases by rotating

the knob to the right.

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Odometer/Trip Reset Button

1 — Odometer/Trip Reset Button

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Dimmer Knob

1 — Instrument Cluster Illumination
Dimmer Knob

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Canceling Illumination Dimmer
With the ignition ON, rotate the knob to
the right until a beep sounds while the
instrument cluster is dimmed. If the
instrument cluster's visibility is reduced
due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer.
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the position lights
are turned on. When the illumination
dimmer is canceled, the screen in the
center display switches to constant
display of the daytime screen.

Trip Computer And Info
Switch

The following information can be
selected by pushing the INFO switch
with the ignition in the ON position:

Distance-to-empty (approximate

distance you can travel on the available
fuel)

Average fuel economy

Current fuel economy

Average vehicle speed

Vehicle speed alarm — If Equipped

If you have any problems with your trip
computer, contact an authorized dealer.

Distance-To-Empty Mode
This mode displays the approximate
distance you can travel on the
remaining fuel based on the fuel
economy.
The distance-to-empty will be
calculated and displayed every second.

Note:

Even though the distance-to-empty

display may indicate a sufficient
amount of remaining driving distance
before refueling is required, refuel as
soon as possible if the fuel level is very
low or the low fuel warning light
illuminates.

The display may not change unless

you add more than approximately
2.3 gallons (9 liters) of fuel.

The distance-to-empty is the

approximate remaining distance the
vehicle can be driven until all the
graduation marks in the fuel gauge
(indicating the remaining fuel supply)
disappear.

If there is no past fuel economy

information such as after first
purchasing your vehicle or the
information is deleted when the battery
cables are disconnected, the actual
distance-to empty/range may differ
from the amount indicated.

Average Fuel Economy Mode
This mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and the total traveled
distance since purchasing the vehicle,
reconnecting the battery after
disconnection, or resetting the data.
The average fuel economy is calculated
and displayed every minute. To clear

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Instrument Cluster Display Controls

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the data being displayed, push the
INFO switch for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pushing the INFO switch,
“- - - mpg” (“- - - L/100 km”) will be
displayed for about 1 minute before the
fuel economy is recalculated and
displayed.

Current Fuel Economy Mode
This mode displays the current fuel
economy by calculating the amount of
fuel consumption and the distance
traveled. Current fuel economy will be
calculated and displayed every two
seconds.
When you've slowed to about 3 MPH
(5 km/h) , “- - - mpg” (“- - - L/100 km”)
will be displayed.

Average Vehicle Speed Mode
This mode displays the average vehicle
speed by calculating the distance and
the time traveled since connecting the
battery or resetting the data.

Average vehicle speed will be
calculated and displayed every
10 seconds. To clear the data being
displayed, push the INFO switch for
more than 1.5 seconds.

After pushing the INFO switch,
“- - - MPH” (“- - - km/h”) will be
displayed for about 1 minute before the
vehicle speed is recalculated and
displayed.

Vehicle Speed Alarm Mode — If
Equipped
In this mode, the current setting for the
Vehicle Speed Alarm is displayed. You
can change the set vehicle speed that
will trigger the warning.
Note: The vehicle speed alarm display
is activated at the same time the beep
sound is heard. The set vehicle speed
will flash several times. The vehicle
speed alarm can be set using the INFO
switch. The vehicle speed alarm

function can be set between 18 and
155 mph (30 and 250 km/h).
Note: Always set the vehicle speed
according to the laws and regulations of
the country/city in which the vehicle is
driven. In addition, always verify the
speed of the vehicle using the
speedometer.
The vehicle speed alarm can be set
using the following procedure:

1. Press the INFO switch to display the
Vehicle Speed Alarm mode.

2. Press the INFO switch continuously
until a beep sound is heard. The set
vehicle speed display flashes the first
digit.

3. Press the INFO switch and set the
first digit to the desired vehicle speed.
The numerical value changes each time
the INFO switch is pressed.

4. Press the INFO switch continuously
until a beep sound is heard. The set
vehicle speed display flashes the lower
two digits.

5. Press the INFO switch and set the
two lower digits to the desired vehicle
speed. The numerical value changes
each time the INFO switch is pressed.

6. Press the INFO switch continuously
until a beep sound is heard. The set
vehicle speed is displayed on the
vehicle speed alarm screen.

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Current Fuel Economy Display

Screen

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Average Vehicle Speed Display

Screen

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Tachometer

The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).
The range varies depending on the type
of gauge.

Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge And
Fuel Gauge

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

Note: If the high engine coolant
temperature warning light (red) turns
on, there is a possibility of overheating.
Park the vehicle in a safe place
immediately and take appropriate

measures. If the vehicle continues to be
driven, it could cause damage to the
engine.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately
how much fuel is remaining in the tank
when the ignition is in the ON position.
We recommend keeping the tank over
1/4 full.

E = Empty

F = Full

If the low fuel warning light illuminates
or the fuel level is very low, refuel as
soon as possible.

Note:

After refueling, it may require some

time for the indicator to stabilize. In
addition, the indicator may deviate
while driving on a slope or curve since
the fuel moves in the tank.

The display indicating a quarter or

less remaining fuel has more segments
to show the remaining fuel level in
greater detail.

The direction of the arrow on the

fuel gauge indicates that the fuel door
lid is on the left side of the vehicle.

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Tachometer

1 — Tachometer Display

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Fuel/Temperature Gauge

1 — Engine Coolant Temperature
2 — Fuel Gauge

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Outside Temperature
Display

When the ignition is in the ON position,
the outside temperature is displayed.

Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and
vehicle conditions:

Significantly cold or hot

temperatures.

Sudden changes in outside

temperature.

The vehicle is parked.

The vehicle is driven at low speeds.

Changing The Temperature Unit Of
The Outside Temperature Display
The outside temperature unit can be
switched between Fahrenheit and
Celsius using the following procedure.

Settings can be changed through the
Connect 7.0 radio screen. Refer to
“Personalization Features” in this
chapter.
Note: When the temperature unit
indicated in the outside temperature
display is changed, the temperature
unit indicated in the engine coolant
gauge display changes in conjunction
with it.

Cruise Control Set
Vehicle Speed Display

The vehicle speed preset using the
cruise control is displayed.

Gear Shift Indicator — If
Equipped

The gear shift indicator helps the driver
obtain optimum fuel economy and
smooth driving. It displays the selected
Gear Position 1 in the instrument
cluster and also notifies the driver to
change to the most suitable Gear

Position 2 corresponding to the actual
driving condition.
Note: Do not rely solely on the
shift-up/shift-down recommendations
by indications. The actual driving
situation might require shift operations
different from indication. To avoid the
risk of accidents, the road and traffic
conditions have to be judged correctly
by the driver before shifting.

Vehicles with Manual Transmission
The gear shift indicator turns off when
the following operations are performed:

The vehicle is stopped

The vehicle is put in neutral

The vehicle is driven in reverse

The clutch is not fully engaged when

accelerating

The clutch pedal remains depressed

for 2 seconds or longer while driving

Vehicles with Automatic
Transmission
The gear shift indicator turns off when
the following operations are performed:

The vehicle is stopped

Manual shift mode is canceled

Manually Shifting Up (Versions with
Automatic Transmission)
Using the selector lever: to shift up to
a higher gear, tap the selector lever
back + once.

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Display

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MAINTENANCE
MONITOR — IF
EQUIPPED

Oil Life Reset

Proceed as follows:

1. Select the icon

on the home

screen to display the “Applications”
screen.

2. Select “Maintenance” to display the
maintenance list screen.

3. Switch the tab and select the setting
item you want to change: “Scheduled,”
“Tire Rotation,” or “Oil Change.”

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Oil Life Monitor

You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:

Tab

Item

Explanation

Scheduled

Setting

Notification can be turned on/off.

Time (months)

Displays the time or distance until

maintenance is due. Select this item to set

the maintenance period. “Scheduled Due!” is

displayed in red, and the indicator light will

illuminate in the instrument cluster when the

remaining distance is less than 300 mi

(500 km) or the remaining number of days is

less than 15 (whichever comes first).

Distance (mile or km)

Reset

Resets the time and distance to the initial

values. Once the system turns on, it needs

to be reset whenever carrying out

maintenance.

Tire Rotation

Setting

Notification can be switched on/off.

Distance (mile or km)

Displays the distance until tire rotation is

due. Select this item to set the tire rotation

distance. “Tire Rotation Due!” is displayed in

red and the wrench indicator light will

illuminate in the instrument cluster when

the remaining distance is less than

300 mi (500 km).

Reset

Resets the remaining distance to the initial

value. Once the system turns on, it needs to

be reset whenever rotating the tires.

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Tab

Item

Explanation

Oil Change

Setting

Notification can be switched on/off.

Distance (mile or km)

Displays the distance until an oil change is

due. Select this item to set the oil change

distance. “Oil Change Due!” is displayed in

red, and the indicator light will illuminate in
the instrument cluster when the remaining

distance is less than 300 mi (500 km).

Reset

Resets the remaining distance to the initial

value. Once the system turns on, it needs to

be reset whenever replacing the engine oil.

Oil life (%)

Displays the engine oil life until an oil change

is due. “Oil Change Due!” is displayed in red

and the indicator light will illuminate in the

instrument cluster when remaining oil life
distance is less than 300 mi (500 km), or

remaining days are less than 15 (whichever

comes first).

Reset

Resets the remaining oil life to 100%. The
system must be reset whenever replacing

the engine oil.

(*) The engine oil flexible maintenance setting is available (only some models). Consult an authorized dealer for details. When the
engine oil flexible maintenance setting is selected, you will see the following items in the display.
The vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on the engine operating conditions and lets you know when an oil change is
due by illuminating the indicator light in the instrument cluster.

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FUEL ECONOMY
MONITOR — IF
EQUIPPED

Description

The “Fuel Consumption” information is
displayed by operating each icon in the
display.
In addition, after completing a trip, the
total energy efficiency to date is
displayed in the ending display when
the ending display is turned on.
Proceed as follows:

1. Select the

icon on the home

screen to display the applications
screen.

2. Select the “Fuel Economy Monitor”.

3. Select the

icon on the home

screen to display the applications
screen.

Note: When the menu is displayed by
touching the screen, the display is
hidden automatically after 6 seconds.
Select the icon in the menu and
perform the operation. Each icon
operates as follows:

1. Hides the menu display.

2. Displays the application screen.

3. Resets the fuel economy data.

4. Displays the following setting screen:
ending display on/off switching - On/off
switching for function which
synchronizes reset fuel economy data to
trip meter (Trip A).

Fuel Consumption
Display

Information regarding fuel economy is
displayed:

1. Displays the fuel economy for the
past 60 minutes:

Displays the fuel economy every

minute for the past 1 to 10 minutes.

Displays the fuel economy every

10 minutes for the past 10 to
60 minutes.

2. Displays the average fuel economy
over the past five resets and after the
current reset.

3. Calculates the average fuel
economy every minute after vehicle
travel begins, and displays it.

Note: The fuel economy data is
synchronized (linked) with the average
fuel economy displayed in the trip
computer.

To reset the fuel economy data,

press the

icon in the menu. (The

average fuel economy displayed in the
trip computer resets at the same time).

When the function, which

synchronizes the fuel economy monitor
and the trip meter, is on, reset Trip A of
the trip meter.

Delete the average fuel economy

information displayed in the trip
computer.

After resetting the fuel economy data,
“-- -” is displayed while the average fuel
economy is calculated.

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Ending Screen Display

If the ending display on the fuel
economy monitor is on when the
ignition is cycled from ON position to
the OFF position, the information
regarding the fuel economy is
displayed.

WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES

Warning Lights And
Messages

Note:

The warning light in the instrument

panel appears together with a
dedicated message and/or acoustic
signal when applicable. These
indications are indicative and
precautionary and as such must not be
considered as exhaustive and/or
alternative to the information contained
in the Owner’s Manual, which you are
advised to read carefully in all cases.
Always refer to the information in this
chapter in the event of a failure
indication.

Failure indications displayed are

divided into two categories: serious
and less serious failures. Serious
failures are indicated by a repeated
and prolonged warning "cycle". Less
serious failures are indicated by a
warning "cycle" with a shorter duration.
The display cycle of both categories
can be interrupted. The instrument
panel warning light will stay on until the
cause of the failure is eliminated.

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The warning contents can be verified
on the audio system.
Proceed as follows:

1. If the warning light is turned on,
select

icon on the home screen to

display the application screen.

2. Select “ Vehicle Status Monitor

3. Select “ Warning Guidance” to
display the current warnings.

4. Select the applicable warning to
view the warning details.

For the following warning/indicator
lights:

Master Warning Light

Brake System Warning Light

ABS Warning Light

Charging System Warning Light

Engine Oil Warning Light

Electric Throttle Warning Light

Cold Start Warning Light

Check Engine Warning Light

Coolant Temperature Warning Light

Automatic Transmission Warning

Light

Power Steering Malfunction Indicator

Light

Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner

System Warning Light

Check Fuel Cap Warning Light

Low Fuel Warning Light

Seat Belt Warning Light

Door Ajar Warning Light

Low Washer Fluid Level Warning

Light

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Light

KEY Warning Light

LED Headlight KEY Warning Light

BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring) OFF

Indicator Light

TCS/DSC Indicator Light

DSC OFF Indicator Light

Security Indicator Light

Indicator Light

Passenger Air Bag Deactivation

Warning Light

The light turns on when the ignition is
switched on for an operation check,
and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light
does not turn on or remains turned on,
have the vehicle inspected at an
authorized dealer.
Note: Only for “Brake System Warning
Light:” the light turns on continuously
when the parking brake is applied.

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Red Warning Lights

Warning Light

What It Means

Parking Brake Warning - Warning Light Inspection/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning
Parking Brake Warning / Warning Light Inspection
The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched to START or
ON. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released.
Low Brake Fluid Level Warning
If the brake warning light remains illuminated even though the parking brake is released, the
brake fluid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake system. Park the vehicle in a
safe place immediately and contact an authorized dealer.

Note:

Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an authorized dealer to

have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Driving with the brake system warning light
illuminated is dangerous. It indicates that your brakes may not work at all or that they could
completely fail at any time. If this light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking brake
is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately.

The effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to push the brake pedal

more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an authorized dealer.

EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution) System Warning
If the EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) control unit determines that some components
are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning light and the
ABS warning light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be the electronic brake force
distribution system. Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an authorized
dealer.

Note:

Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Contact an

authorized dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Driving when the brake
system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated simultaneously is dangerous.

When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency

stop than under normal circumstances.

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