Fiat 124 SPIDER 2017 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
2017 124 SPIDER

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA
US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA
Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-
portation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-
ments to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
Copyright © 2016 FCA US LLC

DEAR CUSTOMER
Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing a Fiat 124 Spider.
We have written this Owner’s Manual 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 Owner’s Manual 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!
IMPORTANT This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of the vehicle; please consider only the information
relevant to your vehicle’s trim level, engine and version. 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.

Read This Carefully
REFUELING
Only refuel with unleaded gasoline with a rating 91 octane recommended not less than 87 octane 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 to NEUTRAL, fully depress the
clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then push the ignition button, the engine starts as soon as the ignition is pushed.
If Equipped with a 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, then push the ignition button, the engine starts 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 Owner’s Manual 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 Owner’s Manual 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 Owner’s Manual.
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 Owner’s Manual you will find a series of WARNINGS to prevent procedures that could damage your vehicle.
There are also CAUTIONS that must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle, which
could cause accidents or injuries.
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
environmental protection

Vehicle Modifications / Alterations
IMPORTANT
Any change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road holding, thus causing accidents, in which the
occupants could be fatally injured.
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER
If after buying the vehicle, you decide to install electrical accessories that require a permanent electrical supply (e.g. radio,
satellite anti-theft system, etc.) or accessories that burden the electrical supply, contact your Authorized Dealer, whose
personnel will check whether the vehicles's electrical system is able to withstand the load required , or whether it needs to be
integrated with a more powerful battery.
Note: Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of
position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
INSTALLING ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC DEVICES
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND MOBILE PHONES
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mobile phones, CB radios, amateur radio etc.) cannot be used inside the vehicle unless a
separate aerial is mounted externally.
Transmission and reception of these devices may be affected by the shielding effect of the vehicle body. As far as the use of
EC-approved mobile phones is concerned (GSM, GPRS, UMTS, LTE), follow the usage instructions provided by the mobile
phone Manufacturer.
The use of these devices inside the vehicle (without an external aerial) may cause the electrical systems to malfunction. This
could compromise the vehicle safety in addition to constituting a potential hazard for passengers' health.
If mobile phones/laptops/smartphones/tablets are inside the vehicle and/or close to the electronic key, a reduced performance
of the Advanced Keyless Entry System may occur.
CELL PHONE WARNING
IMPORTANT: Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your
country. Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by
the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing a number on a cell phone while driving also ties-up the driver's
hands. Use of these devices will cause the driver to be distracted and could lead to a serious accident. If a passenger is unable
to use the device, pull off the right-of-way to a safe area before use. If use of a cell phone is necessary despite this warning, use
a hands-free system to at least leave the hands free to drive the vehicle. Never use a cell phone or other electrical devices while
the vehicle is moving and, instead, concentrate on the full-time job of driving.

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT
PANEL
SAFETY
STARTING AND OPERATING
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
INDEX

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
FRONT VIEW
Front View
1 — Engine Compartment 3 — Doors 5 — Exterior Lights
2 — Windshield Wiper Blades 4 — Wheels and Tires
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Spider Front View
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REAR VIEW
Rear View
1 — Outside Mirrors 3 — Antenna 5 — Exterior Lights
2 — Convertible Top (Soft Top) 4 — Trunk Lid 6 — Fuel Door
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Spider Rear View
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1 — Turn Signal/High Beams Lever 4 — Hazard Warning Lights Button 7 — Driver Air Bag
2 — Instrument Cluster 5 — Passenger Air Bag 8 — Control Buttons
3 — Windshield Wiper and Washers 6 — Ignition Switch
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Spider Instrument Panel
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1 — Steering Wheel 4 — Climate Control System 7 — Radio Control
2 — Inside Mirror 5 — Transmission 8 — Seats
3 — Radio Systems 6 — Parking Break
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Interior Overview
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KEYS ....................14
IGNITION SWITCH ............21
ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .......22
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .......24
DOORS...................26
SEATS ...................33
NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD
RESTRAINTS ...............34
STEERING WHEEL ...........35
MIRRORS .................36
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ...........38
WINDSHEILD WIPERS / WASHER . .42
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ....44
POWER WINDOWS ...........56
HOMELINK — IF EQUIPPED .....58
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ........61
TRUNKLID ................66
TRUNK EMERGENCY RELEASE . . .68
HOOD ...................69
CONVERTIBLE TOP (SOFT TOP) . .70
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ....74
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
SYSTEMS .................74
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KEYS
Key Fob
A code number is stamped on the plate
attached to the key set; detach this
plate and store it in a safe place (not in
the vehicle) for use if you need to make
a replacement Emergency Key.
Also, write down the code number and
keep it in a separate safe and
convenient place, but not in the vehicle.
If your key fob is lost, contact an
Authorized Dealership and have your
code number ready.
Note: Your key fob configuration may
vary with different feature button icons
as well as the total number of feature
buttons depending on your vehicle
options/features. Key fob example as
shown.
To use the Emergency Key, push the
mechanical latch on the back side of
the key fob and pull the emergency key
out that's housed inside the key fob.
Note:
Always keep a spare key fob in
case one is lost. If a key fob is lost, see
an Authorized Dealer as soon as
possible.
The driver must carry the key fob to
ensure the keyless entry system
functions properly.
Warning!
Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the
automatic transmission into PARK or the
manual transmission into FIRST gear or
REVERSE, apply the parking brake, turn the
engine OFF, remove the key fob from the
vehicle and lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle
unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat
build-up may cause serious injury or death.
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Spider Key Fob
1 — Emergency Key
2 — Key Fob
3 — Key Code Number Plate
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Keyless Entry System
The Keyless Entry System is an
enhancement that allows you to
lock/unlock the doors, trunk lid, fuel
filler door, and opens the trunk lid with
the slow and careful push of a button .
The Keyless Entry System allows the
driver to START/STOP the ignition with
the push of a button as long as the key
fob is in the passenger compartment.
If equipped, the Vehicle Security Alarm
System may be armed/disarmed with
the push of the lock/unlock button
located on the key fob.
System Malfunctions/Warnings
System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps (refer to “Knowing Your
Instrument Panel” for further
information) :
Warning Light (Red)
Ignition Not Turned OFF Warning
Beep
Key Fob Removed From Vehicle
Warning Beep
If you have a problem with the key fob,
or the key fob is lost or stolen, contact
an Authorized Dealership as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen key fob inoperative.
Note: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Note:
The Keyless Entry System
operational range may vary due to
local weather conditions.
The Keyless Entry System is fully
operational (door/trunk lid/fuel filler
door lock/unlock) when the ignition is
placed in the OFF position. The
Keyless Entry System does not
operate if the ignition is placed to any
position other than the OFF position.
If the key fob does not operate
when pushing a button, the operational
range becomes too small, or warning
light may not illuminate or flash the
battery may be weak or discharged. To
install a new battery, refer to “Key Fob
Battery Replacement.”
Battery life is about one year.
Replace the battery with a new one if
the Warning light (green) flashes in
the instrument cluster. Replacing the
battery about once a year is
recommended because the
Warning light may not illuminate or
flash if the battery is low or discharged.
Additional key fobs may be
obtained at an Authorized Dealership.
Up to six key fobs may be used with
the Keyless Entry System per vehicle.
Bring all key fobs to an Authorized
Dealership when additional keys are
required.
Key Fob Functions
With A Vehicle Security Alarm
System
The hazard warning lights flash when
the Vehicle Security Alarm System is
armed or disarmed.
With Advanced Keyless Function
A beep can be heard for confirmation
when the doors, trunk lid, and the fuel
filler door are locked/unlocked using the
key fob. The beep indication volume
can be adjusted or turned off.
Use the following procedure to change
the beep setting:
1. Verify or place the ignition in the OFF
position and close both of the doors
and the trunk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, push and hold the lock
button on the key fob for 5 seconds
or longer.
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Note:
Both of the doors, the trunk lid, and
fuel filler door will lock and the beep
sound activates at the currently set
volume (if the beep is currently set to
not activate, it will not activate).
The setting changes each time the
lock button on the key fob is pushed
and the beep sound activates at the
set volume (if the beep sound has
been set to not activate, it will not
activate).
Setting change is completed by doing
any one of the following:
Placing the ignition to ACC or ON
position.
Closing the driver's door.
Opening the trunk lid.
Not operating the key fob for
10 seconds.
Pushing any button, except the lock
button on the key fob.
Pushing a request switch on the
exterior door handle.
Note:
Refer to “Lock/Unlock With Advanced
Keyless Entry Function — If Equipped”
in “Doors” for further information.
The operation indicator light flashes
when the buttons are pushed.
Key Fob Buttons
Lock Button
To lock the doors, trunk lid, and the fuel
filler door, push the lock button and
the hazard warning lights will flash once
and a beep will be heard.
With The Advanced Keyless
Function
To lock the doors and the fuel filler door,
push the lock button and the hazard
warning lights will flash once.
To confirm that both doors and the fuel
filler door have been locked, push the
lock button again within five seconds.
If they are closed and locked, the horn
will sound.
Note:
The doors and the fuel filler door
can be locked by pushing the lock
button while either door or the trunk
lid is open, the hazard warning lights
will not flash. When the lock button
is pushed while any door is open and
then the door is closed, both the doors
and the fuel filler door are locked.
Confirm that both doors and the
fuel filler door are locked visually or
audibly by double-clicking the lock
button on the key fob.
If the vehicle is equipped with a
Vehicle Security Alarm System, the
hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the system is armed when
the doors are locked using the key fob.
Unlock Button
To unlock the doors and the trunk lid,
push the unlock button and the
hazard warning lights will flash twice.
Note:
With the Advanced Keyless function: a
beep will be heard twice.
To unlock the driver's door and the fuel
filler door, push the unlock button
and the hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
Note:
With the Advanced Keyless function: a
beep will be heard twice.
To unlock both doors and the fuel door,
push the unlock button again within
three seconds and two more beeps will
be heard.
The system can be set to unlock both
doors. Use the following procedure to
change the setting:
1. Place the ignition in the OFF position
and close both of the doors and the
trunk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, push and hold the unlock
button on the key fob for 5 seconds
or longer.
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Note:
The sound of the doors locking/
unlocking can be heard. After this, the
system changes the setting each time
the unlock button is pushed (the
sound of the doors locking/unlocking
can be heard).
The setting change can be
completed by doing any one of the
following:
1. Placing the ignition in the ACC or
ON position.
2. Closing the driver’s door.
3. Opening the trunk lid.
4. Not operating the key fob for
10 seconds.
5. Pushing any button except the
unlock button on the key fob.
6. Pushing a request switch on the
exterior door handle.
Auto Re-Lock Function: after
unlocking with the key fob, both doors,
trunk lid, and the fuel filler door will
automatically lock if any of the following
operations are not performed within
about 30 seconds. If your vehicle is
equipped with a Vehicle Security Alarm
System, the hazard warning lights will
flash for confirmation. The time required
for the doors to lock automatically can
be changed. A door or the trunk lid is
opened and the ignition is placed in any
position other than OFF.
With Vehicle Security Alarm
System: when the doors are unlocked
by pushing the unlock button on the
key fob while the Vehicle Security Alarm
System is turned off, the hazard
warning lights will flash twice to indicate
that the system is turned off.
Auto re-lock function: after
unlocking with the key fob, both doors
and the fuel filler door will automatically
lock if any of the following operations
are not performed within about
60 seconds. If your vehicle is equipped
with a Vehicle Security Alarm System,
the hazard warning lights will flash for
confirmation. The time required for the
doors to lock automatically can be
changed. A door or the trunk lid is
opened and the ignition is placed in any
position other than OFF.
With Vehicle Security Alarm
System: when the doors are unlocked
by pushing the unlock button on the
key fob while the Vehicle Security Alarm
System is turned off, the hazard
warning lights will flash twice to indicate
that the system is turned off.
Trunk Button
To open the trunk lid, push and hold the
trunk button or HOLD until
the trunk lid opens.
Panic Button
To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or
OFF, push and hold the panic button
! HOLD on the key fob for at least one
second and release. When the Panic
Alarm is on, the headlights will turn on,
the park lights will flash, the horn will
pulse on and off, and the turn signal
lights will flash.
Note: The panic button will work
whether any door or the trunk lid is
open or closed.
Turning On The Alarm
Pushing the panic button for one
second or more will trigger the alarm for
about two minutes and thirty seconds,
and the following will occur:
The horn sounds intermittently.
The hazard warning lights flash.
Turning Off The Alarm
The alarm will stop by pushing any
button on the key fob.
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Operational Range
The system operates only when the
driver is in the vehicle or within
operational range while the key fob is
being carried or on your person.
Starting The Engine
Starting the engine may be possible
even if the key fob is outside of the
vehicle and extremely close to a door
and window, however, always start the
engine from the driver's seat.
If the vehicle is started and the key fob
is not in the vehicle, the vehicle will not
restart after it is shut off and the ignition
is placed in the OFF position.
The trunk is out of the assured
operational range, however, if the key
fob is operable the engine will start.
With The Advanced Keyless
Function
Without The Advanced Keyless
Function
Note: The engine may not start if the
key fob is placed in or around the
following areas:
Around The Instrument Panel
In The Storage Compartments
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With Advanced Keyless Entry
Sensors
1 — Interior Antenna
2 — Operational Range
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Without Advanced Keyless Entry
Sensors
1 — Interior Antenna
2 — Operational Range
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