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Starting and Operating -> Brake System for Your Fiat 124 Spider 2 Door Second Generation (2016-2020)

STARTING AND OPERATING  
STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . .154  
BRAKE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . .155  
MANUAL TRANSMISSION . . . . . .157  
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF  
EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158  
SPEED CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . .164  
RADAR SENSORS —  
IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167  
REAR PARK ASSIST —  
IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168  
PARKVIEW REAR BACKUP  
CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172  
REFUELING THE VEHICLE . . . . .178  
VEHICLE LOADING . . . . . . . . . .182  
TOWING TRAILERS . . . . . . . . . .183  
DRIVING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183  
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Never press the accelerator pedal for  
starting the engine.  
4. Place the start button in the ON  
mode, push and release it as soon as  
the engine starts. If the engine does not  
start within 10 seconds, push the start  
button to OFF mode and wait for  
10-15 seconds before repeating the  
starting procedure.  
STARTING THE  
ENGINE  
Models Equipped With A  
Manual Transmission  
Starting The Engine  
Before starting the engine, adjust the  
seat, the interior rear view mirrors, the  
door mirrors, and fasten the seat belt  
correctly.  
Proceed as follows:  
1. Engage the parking brake and place  
the gear selector in NEUTRAL.  
Cold Weather Operation  
2. Place the start button in the ACC  
mode.  
Regarding Cold Start Disable  
Warning!  
When the ambient temperature is  
extremely low, the engine may not  
crank even when the engine starting  
procedure is performed. At this time,  
the Cold Start Disable Indicator light in  
the instrument cluster flashes. However,  
this does not indicate a problem.  
3. Fully depress the clutch pedal  
without touching the accelerator.  
When leaving the vehicle, always remove  
the key fob from the vehicle and lock your  
vehicle.  
4. Place the start button in the ON  
mode, push and release it as soon as  
the engine starts. If the engine does not  
start within 10 seconds, push the start  
button to OFF mode and wait for  
10-15 seconds before repeating the  
starting procedure.  
Never leave children alone in a vehicle,  
or with access to an unlocked vehicle.  
Perform the necessary procedures (see  
“Warning lights And Messages”  
paragraph in “Getting To Know Your  
Instrument Panel” chapter).  
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 transmission gear  
selector.  
Regarding Ice Breaker  
Models Equipped With  
An Automatic  
Transmission  
When the ambient temperature is low,  
the start of cranking may be delayed  
after engine starting procedure is  
performed. At this time, the Cold Start  
Disable Indicator light in the instrument  
cluster illumintes. However, this does  
not indicate a problem.  
Do not leave the key fob in or near the  
vehicle, or in a location accessible to  
children, and do not leave the ignition of a  
vehicle equipped with Advanced Keyless  
Entry in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A  
child could operate power windows, other  
controls, or move the vehicle.  
Proceed as follows:  
1. Engage the parking brake and place  
the gear selector to P (PARK) or N  
(NEUTRAL).  
Refer to your authorized dealer  
2. Fully depress the brake pedal  
without touching the accelerator.  
regarding other related parts which are  
to be input such as function name,  
operating scenario (condition) of each  
function, indicator operation, and user  
operation/procedure information.  
Do not leave children or animals inside  
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior  
heat build-up may cause serious injury or  
death.  
3. Place the start button in the ACC  
mode.  
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Extended Park Starting  
After Starting —  
Warming Up The Engine  
BRAKE SYSTEM  
Note: Extended Park condition occurs  
when the vehicle has not been started  
or driven for at least 30 days.  
This vehicle has power-assisted brakes  
that adjust automatically through  
normal use. Should power-assist fail,  
you can stop by applying greater force  
than normal to the brake pedal. But the  
distance required to stop will be greater  
than usual.  
Proceed as follows:  
1. Travel slowly, letting the engine run  
at a reduced RPM, without accelerating  
suddenly.  
1. Install a battery charger or jumper  
cables to the battery to ensure a full  
battery charge during the crank cycle.  
2. It is recommended to wait until the  
digital engine coolant temperature  
indicator starts moving before  
demanding full performance.  
2. Place the ignition in the START  
mode and release it when the engine  
starts.  
Note: Always depress the brake pedal  
with the right foot. Applying the brakes  
with the unaccustomed left foot could  
slow your reaction time to an  
emergency situation resulting in  
insufficient braking operation.  
3. If the engine fails to start within  
10 seconds, place the ignition in the  
STOP (OFF/LOCK) mode, wait five  
seconds to allow the starter to cool,  
then repeat the Extended Park Starting  
procedure.  
Stopping The Engine  
Proceed as follows:  
Do not drive with your foot held on the  
clutch pedal or brake pedal, or hold the  
clutch pedal depressed halfway  
unnecessarily. Doing so could result in  
the following:  
1. Park the car in a position that is not  
dangerous for oncoming traffic, if  
equipped with manual transmission  
place gear selector in FIRST (1st) or  
REVERSE (R) gear, if equipped with  
automatic transmission place the gear  
selector to PARK (P).  
4. If the engine fails to start after eight  
attempts, allow the starter to cool for at  
least 10 minutes, then repeat the  
procedure.  
The clutch and brake parts will wear  
out more quickly.  
The brakes can overheat and  
adversely affect brake performance.  
2. Push and release the ignition button  
to STOP the engine.  
Caution!  
To prevent damage to the starter, do not  
crank continuously for more than  
10 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to  
15 seconds before trying again.  
Warning!  
Riding the brakes can lead to brake  
failure and possibly a collision. Driving with  
your foot resting or riding on the brake  
pedal can result in abnormally high brake  
temperatures, excessive lining wear, and  
possible brake damage. You would not  
have your full braking capacity in an  
emergency.  
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