User manual FIAT SPIDER 2000 1981

[. . . ] Fiat Spider - 2000 ^, ^:^y. ^, v:;;-;-0^: $$M SERVICE NETWORK When your car needs Service look for the sign which identifies all autho rized Fiat Dealers where trained personne!, specially designed equipment and faciiities are available. Our organization is at your füll disposal for any Suggestion or advice you may need. BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS Current progress in design and manufacturing technology is so advanced that no hard-and-fast rule need be given for break-in, However, a few simple rules should be fol!owed for the first 1000 mües: Change your road speed occasionally, especially on long trips. Avoid long drives at constant high or Iow speeds, Downshift whenever necessary to cope with driving conditions on route: you will avoid engine lugging at excessively iow rpm. Avoid, if possible, severe stops at sustained speeds during the first few hundred miles: brakes will set properly and improve their life and effectiveness. [. . . ] Throttle switch Signals idle and full load to electronic control unit. Temperature sensor Signals coolant temperature at the cylinder head outlet 9. Cold starting solenoid injector During starting in low temperatures, injects extra fuel into intake line. Catalytic converter Reduces harmful residues contained in exhaust gases to a minimum. Note: You are advised to take the following precautions: -- Never start the engine if the battery is not properly connected. -- If temperature is above 80° C (special body work) disconnect electronic control unit from vehicle. -- Never remove or insert control unit harness connector with ignition switched on. -- Jf car is to remain out of service for some time, add 10% of engine oil to the fuel tank. Delivers a constant supply of fuel to solenoid injector. Delay thermal switch This automatically controls injection of cold starting solenoid injector. Measures the oxygen content of exhaust gases and transmits any adjustment of air-fuel mixture to control unit. Idling Speed Any adjustment to idling speed must be carried out with a warm engine and with gearshift lever in neutral position for mechanical versions and in D (drive) position for automatic versions. The engine is warm when the radiator electric cooling fan has been activated at least twice. To adjust, turn bypass screw A. idling speed is S50 _L 50 rpm for manual transmission and 750 ± 50 rpm for automatic transmission. WARNING Fuel Refilling Strictly adhere to the label on instrument panel and on filler cap. Idle CO Setting The idle co setting is factory adjusted and sealed. No additional adjustment is required when tuning up engine during the useful life of the vehicle. UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Leaded fuel will damage the catalytic converter beyond repair, Alwais refill at Service Stations which carry unleaded fuel (small pump nozzle). 35 COOLING SYSTEM Coolant Circuit Every 500 miles or weekly - Check the coolant level in system expansion tank, with cold engine: the level must 3lways be abt. When engine is very hot the level might rise noticeably: this could afso happen immediately after stopping the engine. Should the coolant level drop below the tank MIN mark, top up by removing expansion tank cap and pouring in coolant, seeing that its level is as specified. Warning: Do not remove radiator or expansion tank caps on a hot engine to avoid possibly scorching your hands; wait until engine has cooled down. Should more than 2 consecutive top-ups be required at short intervals, or after limited mileages (500 miles), the system needs checking, This applies also when water temperature gage pointer stays on the red sector (see page 6). To drain cooling system, move lever D to the left {see page 12), open the cocks on radiator lower side and on cylinder block, and disconnect expansion tank hose. To fill the system: -- Connect expansion tank hose, close radiator cock and remove plug A. -- Pour in water siowly through radiator filler port until water overflows, then refill the expansion tank. -- Refit radiator and expansion tank caps and plug A then run the engfne so as to favor a thorough mixing of the fluid in the system. -- Stop the engine, slacken plug A, wait for a proper system bleeding and refit the plug. Antifreeze Mixture The cooling system is filled with an antifreeze mixture effective down to -- 35 "C (--32 (1F). In case of coolant change or topping-up FIAT recommends the use of a 50-50 mixture of water and Paraflu 11 fluid {or equivalent), which allows the use of hard or chlorinated water and incorporates oxidation, corrosion, foam and scale inhibiting properties and is effective down to -- 35"C (--32° F). This mixture shall subsequently be replaced after 45 000 miles or every two years, whichever occurs first thus reducing the need for any servicing action on the cooling system. [. . . ] 1/41423/90 61 MAIN mm DIMENSIONS 520 847 PERFORMANCE Speeds 1 250 49. 2 1320 52 1350 53. 2 1613 63. 5 2 281 89. 7 4141 163 1st gear . 5th gear, over Gradeabi'tity Maximum grades climbable, fully laden Maximum speeds after break-in, fully laden Manual T. Auto-Transm 1 013 39. 9 1 120 44 in. 20, 5 33. 4 29 50 76 104 107 47 76 104 % 1st gear . . 5th gear , · · 53 26 16 11 9, 5 25 17 WEIGHTS manual , . [. . . ]