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Fiat 124 Spider (2020 year). Manual in english - page 14

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Tire Pressure Label

It is very important that the inflation pres-

tance, resulting in heat buildup and

sure of the tires on your vehicle is main-

internal damage to the tire. It results in

The tire pressure label is located on the left

tained at the recommended pressure.

unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear,

side of door pillar.

loss of control and accidents. A tire can

You should check the tire pressure regularly

lose up to half of its air pressure and not

to insure that the proper inflation pressure is

appear to be flat. It is impossible to deter-

maintained.

mine whether or not tires are properly

NOTE:

inflated just by looking at them.

Tire pressures listed on the vehicle

Checking Tire Pressure

placard or tire information label indicate

Proceed as follows:

the recommended cold tire inflation pres-

sure, measured when the tires are cold,

When you check the air pressure, make

after the vehicle has been parked for at

sure the tires are cold - meaning they are

Tire Pressure Label

least three hours. As you drive, the

not hot from driving even a mile.

temperature in the tire warms up,

Engine Number

increasing the tire pressure.

Remove the cap from the valve on one

tire.

The engine number label is located on the

Always check the tire inflation pressures

engine.

on a regular basis according to the recom-

Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve.

mended tire inflation pressure on the tire

RECOMMENDED TIRE

label and in conjunction with the informa-

Add air to achieve recommended air

pressure.

INFLATION PRESSURE

vehicle with under-inflated tires is

If you overfill the tire, release air by

dangerous. Under-inflation is the most

On the tire label you will find the recom-

pushing on the metal stem in the center

common cause of failures in any kind of

mended tire inflation pressure in both psi

of the valve. Then recheck the pressure

tire and may result in severe cracking,

and kPa for the tires installed as original

with your tire gauge.

tread separation or “blowout”, with unex-

equipment on the vehicle.

pected loss of vehicle control and

Replace the valve cap.

increased risk of injury. Under-inflation

increases sidewall flexing and rolling resis-

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7. Visually inspect the tires to make sure

Inflation Pressure

Vehicle Load Limit

there are no nails or other objects

A measure of the amount of air in a tire.

The maximum value of the combination

embedded that could poke a hole in the

weight of occupants and cargo.

tire and cause an air leak.

kPa

Bead Area of the Tire

8. Check the sidewalls to make sure there

Kilopascal, the metric unit for air pressure.

are no gouges, cuts, bulges, cracks or

Area of the tire next to the rim.

psi

other irregularities.

Sidewall Area of the Tire

Pounds per square inch, the English unit for

Glossary Of Terms

air pressure.

Area between the bead area and the tread.

Tire Placard

B-pillar

Tread Area of the Tire

A label indicating the OE (Original Equip-

The structural member at the side of the

Area on the perimeter of the tire that

ment) tire sizes, recommended inflation

vehicle behind the front door.

contacts the road when it's mounted on the

pressure, and the maximum weight the

vehicle.

Original Equipment (OE)

vehicle can carry.

Tire Identification Number (TIN)

Describes components originally equipped

on the vehicle.

A number on the sidewall of each tire

providing information about the tire brand

and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date

of manufacture.

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ENGINE

Engine

1.4 Turbo Multi Air

Cycle

Four

Number and position of cylinders

4 inline

Piston bore and stroke (mm)

72.0 x 80.4

Total displacement (cm³)

1,368

Compression ratio

9.8:1

Maximum power (kW)

119 (Non-Abarth), 122 (Abarth)

Maximum power (HP)

160 (Non-Abarth), 164 (Abarth)

Corresponding engine speed (RPM)

5,500

Maximum torque (Nm)

250

Maximum torque (lb.-ft.)

184

Corresponding engine speed (RPM)

2,500

Spark plugs

We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.

Fuel

91 Octane Recommended (87 Octane Acceptable) (R+M)/2 Method

Maximum 15% Ethanol Content

NOTE:

WARNING!

When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use

a wire brush. The fine particulate coating on

Modifications or repairs to the fuel supply

the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be

system that are not carried out correctly or

damaged.

do not take the system’s technical

specifications into account, can cause

malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.

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TRANSMISSION

Engine

Traction

Type

Description

1.4 Turbo Multi Air

RWD

Manual/Automatic

6-speed manual

6-speed

Automatic Transmission²

1. If equipped with manual transmission

2. If equipped with automatic transmission

BRAKES

Engine

Front brakes

Rear brakes

Parking brake

1.4 Turbo Multi Air

Ventilated (floating type 11 inch

Solid

(floating type

11 inch

Mechanical (lever type)

(279.4 mm) diameter)

(279.4 mm) in diameter)

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.

SUSPENSIONS

Engine

Front

Rear

1.4 Turbo Multi Air

Double wishbone with stabilizer bars

Multilink with stabilizer bars

STEERING

Engine

Turning circle curb to curb, ft (m)

Type

1.4 Turbo Multi Air

30.8

(9.4)

Double pinion electric power assist system

(DP - EPAS) - rack and pinion

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DIMENSIONS

Dimensions

Dimensions are expressed in inches and refer to the vehicle equipped with its standard-supplied tires. Height is measured with vehicle

unloaded.

Trunk Volume: 4.9 cu. ft. (140 Liters)

Vehicle Dimension Chart

159.6 (4,054 mm)

90.9 (2,309 mm)

48.5 (1,232 mm)

58.9 (1,496 mm)

68.5 (1,740 mm)

59.1 (1,503 mm)

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Weights

Curb Weight: 2,477 lbs (1,124 kg) (if equipped with manual transmission) / 2,516 lbs (1,141 kg) (if equipped with automatic transmission).

FLUID CAPACITIES

Item

Capacities

Fuel tank

11.9 (gallons) / 45 (liters)

Engine oil (without oil filter replacement)

3.3 (quarts) / 3.2 (liters)

Engine oil (with oil filter replacement)

4.0 (quarts) / 3.8 (liters)

Coolant (with manual transmission)

7.6 (quarts) / 7.2 (liters)

Coolant (with automatic transmission)

7.5 (quarts) / 7.1 (liters)

Manual transmission oil

2.2 (quarts) / 2.1 (liters)

Automatic transmission fluid

7.8 (quarts) / 7.5 (liters)

Rear differential oil

0.63 (quarts) / 0.6 (liters)

Limited slip differential oil

0.63 (quarts) / 0.6 (liters)

Brake fluid (& clutch fluid)

0.57 (quarts) / 0.55 (liters)

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

Constant use of the prescribed lubricants

guarantees the fuel consumption and emis-

Fluids And Lubricants

sion specifications. Lubricant quality is

crucial for engine operation and duration.

Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil

that has been thoroughly developed and

tested in order to meet the requirements of

the Scheduled Servicing Plan.

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Lubricant

Specification

Replacement interval

Engine oil

We recommend you use API Certified SAE

According to Scheduled Servicing Plan

5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting

the requirements of FCA Material Standard

MS-12991. Refer to your engine oil filler cap

for correct SAE grade.

Coolant

Mopar Long Life Coolant Concentrate for

According to Scheduled Servicing Plan

FIAT Spider

Manual transmission oil

Mopar Manual Transmission Long Life Gear

Oil for FIAT Spider

Automatic transmission fluid

Mopar Automatic Transmission Long Life

Fluid for FIAT Spider

Rear differential oil

Mopar Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil for FIAT

Spider

Limited slip differential oil

Mopar Long Life Limited Slip Additive for

FIAT Spider

Brake/clutch fluid

We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3. If

DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT

4 is acceptable.

If lubricants compliant with the required specifications are not available, products that comply with the minimum required characteristics

can be used for topping up; in this case optimal performance of the engine is not guaranteed.

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PERFORMANCE

CAUTION!

CAUTION! (Continued)

Mixing of engine coolant

(antifreeze)

Do not use water alone or alcohol-based

Performance

other than specified Organic Additive

engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do

Technology (OAT) engine coolant (anti-

not use additional rust inhibitors or anti-

Top speed after the initial period of usage of

freeze), may result in engine damage

rust products, as they may not be

the vehicle.

and may decrease corrosion protection.

compatible with the radiator engine

Version

MPH (km/h)

Organic Additive Technology

(OAT)

coolant and may plug the radiator.

engine coolant is different and should

1.4 Turbo Multi Air

N/A

This vehicle has not been designed for

not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Addi-

160HP (Non-Abarth)

use with propylene glycol-based engine

tive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant

1.4 Turbo Multi Air

130 (209.2)

coolant

(antifreeze). Use of propylene

(antifreeze) or any “globally compatible”

164HP (Abarth)

glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze)

coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine

is not recommended.

coolant

(antifreeze) is introduced into

the cooling system in an emergency, the

cooling system will need to be drained,

flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT

coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by

an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

(Continued)

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SUGGESTIONS FOR

a rental, it is advisable to make these

If an authorized dealer is unable to resolve

arrangements when you call for an appoint-

the concern, you may contact the manu-

OBTAINING SERVICE FOR

ment.

facturer's customer center.

YOUR VEHICLE

Any communication to the manufacturer's

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE

customer center should include the following

Prepare For The Appointment

information:

The manufacturer and its authorized dealers

If you are having warranty work done, be sure

are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We

Owner's name and address

to bring the right papers with you. All work to

want you to be happy with our products and

be performed may not be covered by the

Owner's telephone number (home, mobile,

services.

warranty. Discuss additional charges with

and office)

the service manager. Keep a maintenance

Warranty service must be done by an autho-

Authorized dealer name

log of your vehicle's service history, as this

rized dealer. We strongly recommend that

can often provide a clue to the current

you take the vehicle to an authorized dealer.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

problem.

They know your vehicle the best, and are

Vehicle delivery date and mileage

most concerned that you get prompt and

Prepare A List

high quality service. The manufacturer's

FIAT Customer Center

authorized dealers have the facilities,

Make a written list of your vehicle's problems

factory-trained technicians, special tools,

P.O. Box

21-8004 Auburn Hills,

or the specific work you want done. If you've

and the latest information to ensure the

48321-8004

had an accident or work done that is not on

vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely

your maintenance log, let the service advisor

Phone:

manner.

know.

1-888-242-6342

This is why you should always talk to an

Be Reasonable With Requests

authorized dealer service manager first. Most

FIAT Canada Customer Center

If you list a number of items and you must

matters can be resolved with this process.

P.O. Box 1621

have your vehicle by the end of the day,

If for some reason you are still not satis-

discuss the situation with the service advisor

fied, talk to the general manager or owner

Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6

and list the items in order of priority. At many

of the authorized dealer. They want to

Phone:

(800)

465-2001 English / (800)

authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental

know if you need assistance.

vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need

387-9983 French

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In Mexico Contact

United States, can communicate with the

The manufacturer will not stand behind any

manufacturer by dialing 1-800-380-CHRY.

service contract that is not the manufac-

Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240

turer's service contract. It is not responsible

Canadian residents with hearing difficulties

for any service contract other than the manu-

Sante Fe C.P. 05109

that require assistance can use the special

facturer's service contract. If you purchased

needs relay service offered by Bell Canada.

Mexico, D. F.

a service contract that is not a manufac-

For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and

turer's service contract, and you require

In Mexico City: 5081-7568

for Voice callers, dial 1-800-855-0511 to

service after the manufacturer's New Vehicle

connect with a Bell Relay Service operator.

Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300

Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the

Service Contract

contract documents, and contact the person

Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands

listed in those documents.

You may have purchased a service contract

Customer Service Chrysler International

We appreciate that you have made a major

for a vehicle to help protect you from the

Services LLC

investment when you purchased the vehicle.

high cost of unexpected repairs after the

An authorized dealer has also made a major

P.O. Box 191857

manufacturer's New Vehicle Limited

investment in facilities, tools, and training to

Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands

San Juan 00919-1857

assure that you are absolutely delighted with

behind only the manufacturer's service

the ownership experience. You will be

Tel.: (888) 242-6342

contracts. If you purchased a manufacturer's

pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve

service contract, you will receive Plan Provi-

Fax: (787) 782-3345

any warranty issues or related concerns.

sions and an Owner Identification Card in the

mail within three weeks of the vehicle

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or

delivery date. If you have any questions

Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)

about the service contract, call the manufac-

To assist customers who have hearing diffi-

turer's Service Contract National Customer

culties, the manufacturer has installed

Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian resi-

special Telecommunication Devices for the

dents, call (800) 465-2001 English / (800)

Deaf

(TDD) equipment at its customer

387-9983 French).

center. Any hearing or speech impaired

customer, who has access to a TDD or a

conventional teletypewriter

(TTY) in the

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REPORTING SAFETY

To contact NHTSA, you may call the

WARNING!

Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at

DEFECTS

Engine exhaust

(internal combustion

1-888-327-4236

(TTY:

engines only), some of its constituents,

In The 50 United States And Washington,

1-800-424-9153); or go to http://

and certain vehicle components contain,

D.C.

www.safercar.gov; or write to: Admin-

or emit, chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and birth

istrator, NHTSA,

1200 New Jersey

If you believe that your vehicle has a

defects, or other reproductive harm. In

Avenue, SE., West Building, Wash-

defect that could cause a crash or

addition, certain fluids contained in

ington, D.C.

20590. You can also

cause injury or death, you should

vehicles and certain products of

obtain other information about motor

component wear contain, or emit,

immediately inform the National

vehicle

safety

from

http://

chemicals known to the State of California

Highway Traffic Safety Administration

www.safercar.gov.

to cause cancer and birth defects, or other

(NHTSA) in addition to notifying FCA

reproductive harm.

US LLC.

In Canada

If NHTSA receives similar complaints,

If you believe that your vehicle has a

WARRANTY INFORMATION

it may open an investigation, and if it

safety defect, you should contact the

See the Warranty Information available

finds that a safety defect exists in a

Customer Service Department imme-

online, for the terms and provisions of FCA

group of vehicles, it may order a recall

diately. Canadian customers who wish

US LLC and FCA Canada Inc. warranties

and remedy campaign. However,

to report a safety defect to the Cana-

applicable to this vehicle and market.

NHTSA cannot become involved in

dian government should contact

individual problems between you, an

Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle

authorized dealer or FCA US LLC.

Defect Investigations and Recalls at

1-800-333-0510 or go to http://

www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/.

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