2020 Fiat 124 Spider Owner's Manual
Year:
2020
Make:
Fiat
Model:
124 Spider
Rating:
Table of Contents
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
14
KEYS
14
Key Fob
14
Key Fob Functions
15
Key Fob Buttons
15
Operational Range
16
Key Fob Battery Replacement
16
Key Suspend Function
18
Engine Start Function When Key Fob Battery Is Discharged
18
Key Fob Cautions
20
General Information
20
IGNITION SWITCH
21
Push Button Start Positions
21
ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
22
Advanced Keyless Entry System
22
General Information
25
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
25
Modifications And Add-On Equipment
25
Immobilizer System
25
Vehicle Security Alarm System — If Equipped
26
DOORS
28
Lock/Unlock With Emergency Key
28
Manual Lock/Unlock Knob
28
Central Lock/Unlock
29
Double Locking System — If Equipped
30
Lock/Unlock With Advanced Keyless Entry Function — If Equipped
30
Auto Lock/Unlock Function — If Equipped
32
SEATS
34
Manual Adjustment
34
Heated Seats
35
NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS
36
Driver And Passenger Head Restraints
36
STEERING WHEEL
37
Steering Wheel Adjustment
37
MIRRORS
37
Outside Mirrors
37
Inside Day / Night Mirror
38
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
38
Power Mirrors
39
Folding Mirrors
39
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
40
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
40
Headlights
40
Headlight Operation
40
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
41
High Beams
41
Flash To Pass
41
Automatic Lighting
42
Follow Me Home
42
Front Fog Lights
43
Turn Signals
43
Lane Change Assist
43
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) — If Equipped
44
Leaving Home Light System
44
Headlamp Leveling System — If Equipped
44
Adjusting The Headlight When Abroad
44
WINDSHIELD WIPERS / WASHER
44
Windshield Wipers And Washer
44
Windshield Wipers
44
Windshield Washer
46
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
46
Operating Tips
46
Vent Operation
47
Airflow Mode
49
Manual Climate Control System
50
Controls
51
Heating
52
Cooling (With Air Conditioner)
52
Ventilation
53
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging
53
Dehumidifying (With Air Conditioner)
54
Automatic Climate Control System
55
Controls
57
Operation Of Automatic Air Conditioning
58
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging
59
Sunlight/Temperature Sensor
59
POWER WINDOWS
59
Power Window Controls
59
Power Window Lock Switch
61
CONVERTIBLE TOP (SOFT TOP)
61
Lowering The Convertible Top
61
Raising The Convertible Top
63
Convertible Top Precautions
64
HOOD
65
Opening The Hood
65
Closing The Hood
66
TRUNK LID
66
Opening
66
When Trunk Lid Cannot Be Opened
68
Closing
68
TRUNK EMERGENCY RELEASE
69
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
69
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
69
Programming A Rolling Code
70
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
71
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
71
Using HomeLink®
72
Security
73
Troubleshooting Tips
73
General Information
73
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
74
Storage Compartments
74
Sun Visors
75
Interior Lights
75
Accessory Socket
77
Cupholders — If Equipped
78
Windblocker
79
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
79
Power Steering
79
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION SYSTEMS
79
Emission Control System
79
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
81
CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS
81
Instrument Cluster
81
Instrument Cluster
82
Odometer/Trip Computer
83
Speedometer
83
Instrument Panel Illumination
84
Trip Computer And Info Switch
84
Tachometer
87
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge And Fuel Gauge
87
Outside Temperature Display
88
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed Display
88
Gear Shift Indicator — If Equipped
89
MAINTENANCE MONITOR — IF EQUIPPED
89
Oil Life Reset
89
Oil Life Reset
90
Oil Life Monitor
90
FUEL ECONOMY MONITOR — IF EQUIPPED
92
Description
92
Fuel Consumption Display
92
Ending Screen Display
93
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
93
Warning Lights And Messages
93
Red Warning Lights
95
Red Warning Lights
98
Red Warning Lights
99
Amber Warning Lights
100
Amber Warning Lights
102
Amber Warning Lights
104
Amber Warning Lights
104
Amber Warning Lights
106
Amber Warning Lights
107
Green Warning Lights
107
Warning Light (Red Color) On Dashboard Trim
109
Message Indicated On Display — If Equipped With Fiat Connect 7.0 System Message Indicated On Display
110
Warning Sound Is Activated
110
PERSONALIZATION FEATURES
113
Overview
113
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
117
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
117
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
117
SAFETY
119
SAFETY SYSTEMS
119
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
119
Traction Control System (TCS)
120
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
120
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
122
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
122
General Information
127
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
128
General Information
132
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
132
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
133
Seat Belt Precautions
133
Important Safety Precautions
135
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
136
Emergency Locking Mode
136
Lap/Shoulder Belts
137
Seat Belt Warning Systems
138
Driver And Passenger BeltAlert (If Equipped)
138
Seat Belt Pretensioner
138
Load Limiter
139
CHILD RESTRAINT PRECAUTIONS
139
Child Restraints
139
Child Restraint System Types
141
Child Seat Installation Position
142
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM SRS — AIR BAG
143
Description
143
Supplementary Restraint System Components
146
How The SRS Air Bags Work
148
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria
151
Limitations To SRS Air Bag
153
Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor
154
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
158
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
159
CONSTANT MONITORING
160
Enhanced Accident Response System
160
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
161
STARTING AND OPERATING
162
STARTING THE ENGINE
162
Starting The Engine
162
Models Equipped With A Manual Transmission
162
Models Equipped With An Automatic Transmission
162
Cold Weather Operation
162
Extended Park Starting
163
After Starting — Warming Up The Engine
163
Stopping The Engine
163
BRAKE SYSTEM
163
Parking Brake
164
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
165
Manual Transmission
165
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
166
Shift Interlock
166
Shift Position Indication
168
Gear Selector Positions
168
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
170
Shift-Lock System
170
Shift Lock Override
171
Manual Shift Mode
171
Paddle Mode — If Equipped
172
Driving Tips
172
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED
173
SPEED CONTROL
173
Speed Control
173
Activation / Deactivation
173
Setting A Desired Speed
174
Increasing Speed
175
Decreasing Speed
175
Resume Speed
175
Temporarily Canceling The System
175
RADAR SENSORS — IF EQUIPPED
176
Rear Radar Sensors
176
REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
177
Rear Park Assist
177
Sensor Detection Range
179
System Operation
179
Parking Sensor Audible Alert
179
When A Warning Alert Is Activated
180
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA
180
Operation
180
Display
182
Looking At The Display
183
Rear View Camera Operation
183
Road Conditions And Displayed Image
184
Adjusting The Image Quality
185
REFUELING THE VEHICLE
186
Refueling The Vehicle
186
Reformulated Gasoline
187
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
187
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
187
MMT In Gasoline
187
Materials Added To Fuel
188
Fuel System Cautions
188
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
188
Refueling Procedure
189
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
190
VEHICLE LOADING
190
Certification Label
190
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
190
Payload
190
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
190
Tire Size
191
Rim Size
191
Inflation Pressure
191
Curb Weight
191
Loading
191
TOWING TRAILERS
191
Trailer Towing
191
Recreational Towing
191
DRIVING TIPS
192
Engine Break-In Recommendation
192
Saving Fuel And Protection Of The Environment
192
Hazardous Driving
192
Floor Mat Safety Information
193
Rocking The Vehicle
194
Winter Driving
194
Driving In Flooded Area
196
Overloading
197
Driving On Uneven Road
197
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
198
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
198
Control
198
REPLACING A BULB
199
General Instructions
199
Replacement Bulbs
200
Light Bulbs
201
Replacing Exterior Lights
202
Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
210
REPLACING FUSES
211
General Information
211
Interior Fuses
211
Underhood Fuses
212
Fuse Block (Engine Compartment)
213
Fuse Block Interior
216
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
217
Tools Location
218
Preparations For Jacking
218
Jacking Instructions
219
TIRE SERVICE KIT
223
Tire Service Storage
223
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation
223
Tire Service Usage Precautions
223
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
224
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
228
Replacing The Bottle
234
JUMP STARTING
234
Preparations For Jump Starting
234
Jump Starting Procedure
235
Bump Starting
236
Starting A Flooded Engine
236
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
236
If Your Engine Overheats
236
TOWING THE VEHICLE
237
Attaching The Tow Eyes — If Equipped
237
Emergency Towing
239
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
240
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
240
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
241
SCHEDULED SERVICING
241
Owner Maintenance Precautions
241
Periodic Checks
242
Heavy-Duty Use Of The Vehicle
242
Scheduled Servicing Plan
244
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
249
Checking Levels
249
Engine Oil
250
Engine Coolant
250
Brake/Clutch Fluid
251
Windshield And Headlight Washer Fluid
252
Automatic Transmission Control Unit
252
Battery Maintenance
253
Pressure Washing
253
BATTERY RECHARGING
253
Battery Charging Procedure
253
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
254
Body Lubrication
254
Wiper Blades
255
RAISING THE VEHICLE
257
WHEELS AND TIRES
257
Tire Safety Information
257
Tire Markings
257
Tire Sizing Chart
258
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
259
Tire Terminology And Definitions
260
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
261
Loading
261
Tires — General Information
263
Tire Pressure
263
Tire Inflation Pressures
264
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
265
Radial Ply Tires
265
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
265
Tire Spinning
266
Tread Wear Indicators
266
Life Of Tire
266
Replacement Tires
267
Tire Types
267
All Season Tires — If Equipped
267
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
268
Snow Tires
268
Spare Tires — If Equipped
268
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
268
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
269
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
269
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
270
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
270
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
270
Snow Chains
271
Tire Rotation Recommendations
272
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
273
Treadwear
273
Traction Grades
273
Temperature Grades
274
STORING THE VEHICLE
274
BODYWORK
275
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
275
Corrosion Warranty
275
Preserving The Paintwork
275
Maintaining The Finish
277
Repairing Damage To The Finish
279
Bright-Metal Maintenance
279
Underbody Maintenance
279
Aluminium Wheel Maintenance
279
Convertible Top Maintenance
280
Plastic Part Maintenance
281
INTERIORS
282
Seats And Fabric Parts
282
Plastic And Coated Parts
283
Window Interiors
283
Leather Parts — If Equipped
284
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
285
IDENTIFICATION DATA
285
Identification Numbers
285
RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
286
Checking Tire Pressure
286
Glossary Of Terms
287
ENGINE
288
Engine
288
TRANSMISSION
289
BRAKES
289
SUSPENSIONS
289
STEERING
289
DIMENSIONS
290
Dimensions
290
Weights
291
FLUID CAPACITIES
291
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
291
Fluids And Lubricants
291
PERFORMANCE
293
Performance
293
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
294
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
294
Prepare For The Appointment
294
Prepare A List
294
Be Reasonable With Requests
294
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
294
FIAT Customer Center
294
FIAT Canada Customer Center
294
In Mexico Contact
295
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
295
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
295
Service Contract
295
WARRANTY INFORMATION
296
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
296
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
296
In Canada
296
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
297
INDEX
298
2020 Fiat 124 Spider Overview
Introduction
The 2020 Fiat 124 Spider is an expressive homage to classic Italian roadsters, blending timeless design with modern engineering. With its sleek lines, low-slung body, and vibrant color options, the 124 Spider embodies a spirited driving experience that is both exhilarating and luxurious. Whether you’re cruising through winding roads or parked at a café, the 124 Spider is sure to turn heads and ignite passion among car enthusiasts.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the Fiat 124 Spider is equipped with a spirited 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, delivering an agile 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. This peppy powertrain is mated to either a smooth six-speed manual transmission or a responsive six-speed automatic, providing a dynamic driving experience that is both fun and engaging. The rear-wheel-drive configuration enhances handling and cornering, allowing drivers to truly connect with the road.
Trims
The Fiat 124 Spider comes in a variety of trims designed to cater to different preferences. The Classica serves as the base model, offering a solid lineup of features, while the Lusso elevates the experience with luxurious materials, premium audio, and enhanced interior comforts. Lastly, the Abarth trim provides a more performance-oriented experience, featuring sport-tuned suspension, upgraded exhaust, and aggressive styling cues that amplify the driving thrill.
Features
The 2020 124 Spider is packed with an array of features designed for comfort and convenience. Standard equipment includes a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, a rearview camera, and available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Safety features are paramount, with options such as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection, and advanced airbag systems to ensure a secure driving experience.
Owners Manual
For owners looking to familiarize themselves with the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider, the owner's manual provides comprehensive information on vehicle operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. It includes detailed instructions on utilizing features, optimizing performance, and ensuring durability. Owners can gain valuable insights into maximizing their driving enjoyment and ensuring their roadster remains in top-notch condition for years to come.
User manual download
The Fiat 124 Spider owner manual for the 2020 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2020 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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