Get Starting and Operating -> Refueling The Vehicle Guide for Fiat 124 Spider 2 Door Second Generation (2016-2020)

Road Conditions And

Displayed Image

When The Road Behind The

Vehicle Slopes Steeply:

There are some differences between

what is shown on the display, and the

actual road conditions.

When the vehicle is on a steep uphill

(downhill) slope, the object on the

screen seems to be further away than it

really is.

The different perceptions of distance

could lead to an accident. The

conditions that can lead to the different

perceptions of distance, listed below,

must be taken into consideration:

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When The Vehicle Slopes Due To

The Weight Of Passengers And

Load:

Downgrade Camera Angle

1 — Distance Between The Vehicle And

Object Displayed On The Screen

2 — Actual Distance Between The

Vehicle And Object

When the vehicle is rear heavy, the

object on the screen seems to be

further away than it really is.

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3 — Appears Closer Than Actual

Distance

Downhill Camera Angle

4 — Object On Screen

5 — Object At Actual Position

1 — Distance Between The Vehicle And

Object Displayed On The Screen

2 — Actual Distance Between The

Vehicle And Object

Three Dimensional Object Behind

The Vehicle:

3 — Appears Farther Than Actual

Distance

Since the distance guide line display is

based on a flat surface, the distance to

a three dimensional object on the

4 — Object At Actual Position

5 — Object On Screen

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screen differs from the actual distance.

Loaded Vehicle Camera Angle

1 — Object

2 — Variance

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Adjusting The Image

Quality

Warning!

The image quality can be adjusted with

the gear selector in the REVERSE

position.

Adjusting the rear-view camera image

quality must always be done when the

vehicle is stationary. Do not adjust the

rear-view camera image quality while

vehicle driving. Adjusting the image quality

(brightness, contrast, color and tint) of the

rear-view camera while driving the vehicle

is dangerous since it could distract the

driver and cause a serious accident.

Four adjustments can be made:

brightness, contrast, tint and color. Give

attention to the vehicle’s surroundings

while making adjustments:

1. Select the icon on the top left of the

screen to display the tabs.

2. Select the desired tab.

3. Use the cursor to adjust the

brightness, contrast, tint and color. If a

reset is needed, press the reset button.

4. Select the icon on the top left of the

screen to close the tabs.

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Three-Dimensional Object Camera

View

A — Object In View

B — Actual Distance To Object

C — Appears Farther Than Actual

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Image Quality Adjustments

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knocking sound, see your authorized

dealer immediately. Use of gasoline with

an octane number lower than 87 can

cause engine failure and may void or

not be covered by the New Vehicle

Limited Warranty. Poor quality gasoline

can cause problems such as hard

starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you

experience these symptoms, try

Reformulated Gasoline

REFUELING THE

VEHICLE

Many areas of the country require the

use of cleaner burning gasoline referred

to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.

Reformulated gasoline contains

oxygenates and are specifically blended

to reduce vehicle emissions and

improve air quality.

Refueling The Vehicle

Stop the engine before refueling.

Fuel Requirements

Vehicles with catalytic converters or

oxygen sensors must use ONLY

UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce

exhaust emissions and keep spark plug

fouling to a minimum.

The use of reformulated gasoline is

recommended. Properly blended

reformulated gasoline will provide

improved performance and durability of

engine and fuel system components.

another brand of gasoline before

considering service for the vehicle.

Gasoline blended with oxygenates such

as alcohol or ether compounds are

generally referred to as oxygenated

fuels.

Fuel: Premium unleaded fuel.

Octane Rating

(Anti-knock index): 91

(R + M)/2 method or

above (96 RON or

above) (U.S. federal

Gasoline/Oxygenate

Blends

The common gasoline blend that can

be used with your vehicle is ethanol

blended at no more than 15%. Gasoline

containing alcohol, such as ethanol or

methanol, may be marketed under the

name "Gasohol".

Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded

gasoline with oxygenates such as

ethanol.

law requires that

octane ratings be

posted on gasoline station pumps).

Caution!

Regular unleaded fuel with an octane

rating from 87 to 90 (91 to 95 RON) can

be used, but this will reduce

performance slightly, such as reduced

engine output, and engine knocking.

Vehicle damage and problems resulting

from the use of the following may not

be covered by the New Vehicle Limited

Warranty:

DO NOT use E-85, gasoline containing

methanol, or gasoline containing more than

15% ethanol (E-15). Use of these blends

may result in starting and drivability

problems, damage critical fuel system

components, cause emissions to exceed

the applicable standard, and/or cause the

“Malfunction Indicator Light” to illuminate.

Please observe pump labels as they

should clearly communicate if a fuel

Alcohol containing more than 15%

ethanol.

Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane

(91 RON) will negatively affect the

emission control system performance

and could also cause engine knocking

and serious engine damage.

Gasoline or alcohol containing

methanol.

Leaded fuel or leaded alcohol.

While operating on gasoline with an

octane number of 87, hearing a light

knocking sound from the engine is not

a cause for concern. However, if the

engine is heard making a heavy

contains greater than 15% ethanol (E-15).

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Problems that result from using

gasoline containing more than 15%

ethanol (E-15) or gasoline containing

methanol are not the responsibility of

the manufacturer and may void or not

be covered under New Vehicle Limited

Warranty.

number without MMT. Gasoline blended

with MMT reduces spark plug life and

reduces emissions system performance

in some vehicles. The manufacturer

recommends that gasoline without

MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT

content of gasoline may not be

active solvents or similar ingredients.

These can harm fuel system gasket and

diaphragm materials.

Fuel System Cautions

Caution!

indicated on the gasoline pump;

Do Not Use E-85 In

Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

therefore, you should ask your gasoline

retailer whether the gasoline contains

MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal and

California reformulated gasoline.

Follow these guidelines to maintain your

vehicle’s performance:

Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are

The use of leaded gasoline is prohibited

by Federal law. Using leaded gasoline can

impair engine performance and damage

the emissions control system.

compatible with gasoline containing up

to 15% ethanol (E-15). Use of gasoline

with higher ethanol content may void

the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Materials Added To Fuel

Besides using unleaded gasoline with

the proper octane rating, gasolines that

contain detergents, corrosion and

stability additives are recommended.

Using gasolines that have these

additives will help improve fuel

An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or

ignition malfunctions can cause the

catalytic converter to overheat. If you

notice a pungent burning odor or some

light smoke, your engine may be out of

tune or malfunctioning and may require

immediate service. Contact an authorized

dealer for service assistance.

If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently

fueled with E-85 fuel, the engine will

have some or all of these symptoms:

Operate in a lean mode.

economy, reduce emissions, and

maintain vehicle performance.

OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light”

on.

Designated TOP TIER

Detergent Gasoline

contains a higher level

of detergents to further

aide in minimizing

The use of fuel additives, which are now

being sold as octane enhancers, is not

recommended. Most of these products

contain high concentrations of methanol.

Fuel system damage or vehicle

performance problems resulting from the

use of such fuels or additives is not the

responsibility of the manufacturer and may

void or not be covered under the New

Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Poor engine performance.

Poor cold start and cold drivability.

Increased risk for fuel system

component corrosion.

engine and fuel system

deposits. When

MMT In Gasoline

available, the usage of TOP TIER

Detergent gasoline is recommended.

Visit www.toptiergas.com for a list of

TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Retailers.

Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese

Tricarbonyl (MMT) is a manganese-

containing metallic additive that is

blended into some gasoline to increase

octane. Gasoline blended with MMT

provides no performance advantage

beyond gasoline of the same octane

Note: Intentional tampering with the

emissions control system can result in

civil penalties being assessed against

you.

Indiscriminate use of fuel system

cleaning agents should be avoided.

Many of these materials intended for

gum and varnish removal may contain

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