Get Servicing and Maintenance -> Maintenance Procedures Guide for Fiat 124 Spider 2 Door Second Generation (2016-2020)

If it is at or near L (Low), add coolant by

mixing a minimum solution of 50%

Mopar Long Life Coolant Concentrate

for FIAT Spider. Use higher

Warning!

concentrations (not to exceed 70%) if

temperatures below −34°F (−37°C) are

anticipated. Bring the level to F (Full).

Please contact an authorized dealer for

assistance.

Do not open hot engine cooling system.

Never add engine coolant (antifreeze)

when the engine is overheated. Do not

loosen or remove the cap to cool an

overheated engine. Heat causes pressure

to build up in the cooling system. To

prevent scalding or injury, do not remove

the pressure cap while the system is hot or

under pressure.

Securely tighten the coolant reservoir

tank cap after adding coolant.

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If the coolant reservoir is empty or new

coolant is required frequently, contact

an authorized dealer.

Brake Fluid Reservoir

Do not use a pressure cap other than

the one specified for your vehicle. Personal

injury or engine damage may result.

Warning!

Brake/Clutch Fluid

Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level

The coolant should be at full in the

radiator and between the F (Full) and L

(Low) marks on the coolant reservoir

when the engine is cool.

Use only manufacturer's recommended

brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids And

The brakes and clutch draw fluid

from the same reservoir.

Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications”

for further information. Using the wrong

type of brake fluid can severely damage

your brake system and/or impair its

performance. The proper type of brake

fluid for your vehicle is also identified on

the original factory installed hydraulic

master cylinder reservoir.

Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir

regularly.

It should be kept between the MAX

and MIN lines.

The level normally drops with

accumulated use, a condition

associated with wear of brake and

clutch linings. If it is excessively low,

have the brake/clutch system

inspected. Contact an authorized

dealer.

To avoid contamination from foreign

matter or moisture, use only new brake

fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly

closed container. Keep the master cylinder

reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake

fluid in a open container absorbs moisture

from the air resulting in a lower boiling

point. This may cause it to boil

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Coolant Reservoir

unexpectedly during hard or prolonged

braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.

This could result in a collision.

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Automatic Transmission

Control Unit

Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can

result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine

parts, causing the brake fluid to catch fire.

Brake fluid can also damage painted and

vinyl surfaces, care should be taken to

avoid its contact with these surfaces.

Warning!

The transmission oil level should only be

checked at an authorized dealer.

Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution

and can burn or even blind you. Do not

allow battery fluid to contact your eyes,

skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a battery

when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in

eyes or on skin, flush the area immediately

with large amounts of water. Refer to

“Jump Starting Procedure” in “In Case Of

Emergency” for further information.

Battery Maintenance

To get the best service from a battery:

Keep it securely mounted.

Do not allow petroleum based fluid to

contaminate the brake fluid. Brake seal

components could be damaged, causing

partial or complete brake failure. This could

result in a collision.

Keep the top clean and dry.

Keep terminals and connections

clean, tight, and coated with petroleum

jelly or terminal grease.

Windshield And

Headlight Washer Fluid

Battery gas is flammable and explosive.

Keep flame or sparks away from the

battery. Do not use a booster battery or

any other booster source with an output

greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable

clamps to touch each other.

Rinse off spilled electrolyte

immediately with a solution of water

and baking soda.

Inspecting Washer Fluid Level

Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid

reservoir, open the cap and add fluid if

necessary.

If the vehicle will not be used for an

extended time, disconnect the battery

leads and charge the battery every six

weeks.

Battery posts, terminals, and related

accessories contain lead and lead

compounds. Wash hands after handling.

Battery Replacement

Contact an authorized dealer to

purchase a replacement battery.

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Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir

Use plain water if washer fluid is

unavailable. But use only washer fluid in

cold weather to prevent it from freezing.

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BATTERY

RECHARGING

MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURES

Caution!

Battery Charging

Procedure

The following pages contain

instructions on the required

maintenance from the technical

personnel who designed the vehicle.

It is essential when replacing the cables

on the battery that the positive cable is

attached to the positive post and the

negative cable is attached to the negative

post. Battery posts are marked positive (+)

and negative (-) and are identified on the

battery case. Cable clamps should be tight

on the terminal posts and free of

Warning!

In addition to these specific

maintenance instructions specified for

routine scheduled servicing, there are

other components which may require

periodic maintenance or replacement

over the vehicle’s life cycle.

Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution

and can burn or even blind you. Do not

allow battery fluid to contact your eyes,

skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a battery

when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in

eyes or on skin, flush the area immediately

with large amounts of water. Refer to

“Jump Starting Procedure” in “In Case Of

Emergency” for further information.

corrosion.

If a “fast charger” is used while the

battery is in the vehicle, disconnect both

vehicle battery cables before connecting

the charger to the battery. Do not use a

“fast charger” to provide starting voltage.

Body Lubrication

Ensure that the locks and bodywork

junction points, including components

such as the seat guides, door hinges

(and rollers), trunk and hood are

periodically lubricated with lithium

based grease to ensure correct, silent

operation and to protect them from rust

and wear.

Battery gas is flammable and explosive.

Keep flame or sparks away from the

battery. Do not use a booster battery or

any other booster source with an output

greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable

clamps to touch each other.

Charge battery as follows:

Before recharging the battery, turn off

all accessories and turn the engine OFF

by cycling the ignition to OFF.

Thoroughly clean the components,

eliminating every trace of dirt and dust.

After lubricating, eliminate excess oil

and grease. Also pay particular

attention to the hood closing devices,

to ensure correct operation.

Battery posts, terminals, and related

accessories contain lead and lead

compounds. Wash hands after handling.

Disconnect the negative battery

cable.

Connect the charger cables to the

battery terminals, observing the polarity

(+,–).

During operations on the hood, be sure

to perform with the engine cold, also

remember to check, clean and lubricate

the locking, release and safety devices.

Turn on the charger.

When finished, turn the charger off

before disconnecting the battery.

Make sure the hood's secondary latch

keeps the hood from opening when the

primary latch is released.

Reconnect the negative battery

terminal.

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Lubricate the external lock cylinders

twice a year. Apply a small amount of

high-quality lubricant directly into the

lock cylinder. If necessary, contact your

authorized dealer.

Note:

Hot waxes applied by automatic car

washers have been known to affect

the wiper's ability to clean windows.

Blade Replacement

Proceed as follows:

1. Raise the wiper arm.

2. Open the clip and slide the blade

assembly in the direction of the arrow.

To prevent damage to the wiper

blades, do not use gas, paraffin, paint

thinner, or other solvents on or near

them.

Wiper Blades

Contamination of either the windshield

or the blades with foreign matter can

reduce wiper effectiveness. Common

sources are insects, tree sap, and hot

wax treatments used by some

Be careful not to pinch hands or

fingers as it may cause injury, or

damage the wipers. When washing or

servicing the vehicle, make sure the

wiper lever is in the OFF position.

commercial car washes.

If the blades are not wiping properly,

clean the window and blades with a

good cleaner or mild detergent; then

rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Repeat if necessary.

Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades

When the wipers no longer clean well,

the blades are probably worn or

cracked. Replace them.

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Clip

When the wiper lever is in the AUTO

position and the ignition is cycled to the

ON mode, the wipers may move

When raising both windshield wiper

arms, raise the driver's side wiper arm

first.

automatically in the following cases:

When lowering the wiper arms, slowly

lower the wiper arm from the

If the windshield above the rain

sensor is touched.

passenger's side first while supporting

it with your hand. Forcefully lowering

the wiper arms could damage the wiper

arm and blade, and may scratch or

crack the windshield.

If the windshield above the rain

sensor is wiped with a cloth.

If the windshield is struck with a hand

or other object.

Note: To prevent damage to the wiper

arms and other components, do not try

to sweep the wiper arm by hand.

If the rain sensor is struck with a

hand or other object from inside the

vehicle.

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