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Prolonged Inactivity

If the car is to remain inactive over long periods, It is advisable

to carry out the following operations:

• Clean and protect the painted areas with silicone wax, Coat

the bright metal parts with a standard chrome preservant.

• Store the car in a covered, dry and ventilated place.

• Ensure that the parking brake is released.

• Disconnect the battery terminals.

• Remove the wiper, blades and coat with talc.

• Open the door windows slightly.

• Protect the car using a non-plastic car cover. This should

not be waterproof.

• Check the tire inflation pressure periodically.

• Check the battery charge every iy

month. When necessary,

use a slow 24 hr. charge.

• Do not empty the cooling system.

Summary of Contents for 1981 Spider 2000

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Page 2: ...ol owed for the first 1000 mües Avoid fierce accelerations soon after starting and allow time for the engme to warmup a good habit even after break in Do not fully depress the accele rator pedal and avoid high engine speeds when operating in the lower gears that is never allow the tachometer pointer to move into the yellow sector indicating hfgh rpm rates Change your road speed occasion ally espec...

Page 3: ... the Information necessary for satisfactory Operation and maintenance of your car We wish you pieasant motoriny and trust the Information providsd will help to ensure the fang Ufe and safety of your car Operation maintenance specifications ...

Page 4: ...nization A For ignitron switch B For door and trunk locks B IDENTIFICATION DATA Manufacturer s Plate A Name of manufacturer B Vehicls identification code C Chas is Number D Engine type E Version code F Number for spares G Space reserved for Diesel vehicles 50022 o 1 2 MOTOFtE ENGINE YEFSIONF VERSION N PERRICAMBI NäFDR SPAR S Kg Kg Kg Kg 0 i i 1 1 J 39090 ...

Page 5: ...windshield F M V Safety Standard 110Tag Tire data and car capacity located on R H door pillar above striker A F M V Safety Standard Con formity Tag Month and year of manufacture gross vehicle weight rating gross axle weight rating chassis number and car type located on left door pillar B Vehicle Emission Control In formation Label Located on left door pillar E P A and California Regula tions Confo...

Page 6: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 32 31 30 27 35 34 33 ...

Page 7: ...ument cluster lighting 15 Glove compartment 16 Glove compartment lock 17 Utility recesses two 18 Power window switches housing 19 Courtesy light with switch 20 Vehicular hazard warning signal indicator and switch 21 Gearshift lever 22 Lever controlling air flow through outlets 9 and or under dash 23 Cigar lighter 24 Optional radio housing blanking lid 25 Ash tray 26 Hand brake lever To release the...

Page 8: ...ot witch off Should the pointer remain on the red area contact the nearest FIAT Dealer for a cooling system check including fan circuitry g Tachometer Electronically op erated from the ignition distribu tor The yellow area indicates ma ximum engine speed for all gears whereas the red area shows dangerousengineoperatingspeeds h Type of Fuel Used see page 33 i Cluster Panel Mounting Knobs Four I Par...

Page 9: ...river and or passenger unfastened Low Brake Fluid Level Hand Brake ON Indicator Red With ignition key at MAR the indicator lights up to warn the driver that the bulb is efficient In case the indicator remains ON it means either that the hand brake lever is pulled upwards brake applied or that the brake fluid level is too low Should the indicator turn on while the vehicle is moving stop and check t...

Page 10: ...agement of steering post lock slightly rock the steering wheel while rotating the key Key must not be left in position MAR when engine is inoperative and must be removed only when leaving the car especially if unattended Even with key removed position ST the following circuits are stifl energized courtesy lights horns cigar lighter and housing indicator vehicular hazard warning signal remove key b...

Page 11: ...ap sible with anti glare Day Night po sition controlled by a lever If the mirror comes off its seat following an impact refit by engaging spring B on stud A make sure the two location dowels are properly registered with relevant seats and press on base C Engagement is of the snap on type Outer Rear View Mirror A on steering wheel side door is adjustable from driver s seat by means of lever B Turn ...

Page 12: ...est Note Lubrication of lock cylinders is not recommended At most blow some gra phite powder into the cylinder keyhole In cold climates it is recommended to squirt in some special antifreeze fuild for locks Repeat the operation every time the car is washed or at least every 15 days if insertion of key in the frozen lock proves difficult simply warm up the key SEATS Seats may be adjusted for leg re...

Page 13: ... waist allowing excess webbing to be pulled back into re tractor To free yourself from the belt restraint simply press in buckle button C Warning Before fastening the belts make sure the seats and headrests are properly positioned Each belt is intended for use by one adult or one child over 6 years of age Occasionally check that webbing is in good condition In the event of an accident even if the ...

Page 14: ...sure best comfort to occu pants it is important to become familiar with system controls and operation Admission of Heated or Fresh Air Heater fan switch C is ener gized only when ignition key is in position MAR Pressed in forward High speed Intermediate position Off Pressed in backward Low speed 390 68 12 ...

Page 15: ...lets A only Pushed all forward Air flows through outlets A and B For quick defrosting of windshield pull back completely lever F push forward lever D and set lever E in an intermediate position Turn on the heater fan by switch C Door window ventilators are opened by pulling lever G and tur ning upward lock H Frost Precautions If during cold weather the car must remain inactive for some time at fre...

Page 16: ...llows Wind down the door windows Pull down the two latch levers A and release clamps B from latches C securing the top to windshield frame Push the top to the rear making sure the back window is not pinch ed by the metal frame Free the rubber strap from the peg on body side and strap the folded top as shown in the figure 14 ...

Page 17: ...Place cover F on the folded top well by fitting rear eyelets D on hooks E page 14 then catches G in detents H spring hooks I in holes L and snap on the button fasteners M 15 ...

Page 18: ... on accelerator pedal until the engine is running smoo thly Avoid sudden acceleration when engine is cold Do not continue with repeated start ing attempts If the engine fails to start or stalls at idling have the fuel injection and ignition systems checked as soon as possible Cold Starts With Automatic Transmission Move the selector lever to HI or P Engine starting is not possible with the selecto...

Page 19: ...e full brake effectiveness Always apply the foot brake pro gressively Remember that wheel lock ing especially with an unladen car will result in dangerous skidding In case of emergency the hand brake may be used to stop the car On wet or slippery roads hard braking will increase the likelihood of wheel locking and consequent inevi table loss of handling control Instead use the engine braking effec...

Page 20: ...looking straight into the approaching headlights or other light sources you will avoid being blinded RECOMMENDED SHIFTING SPEEDS 1st 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 5th 15 mph 25 mph 40 mph 45 mph Note In any case the maximum speed listed on page 62 should never be exceeded PARKING Always apply the hand brake when parking and if on a grade for added safety also shift into first or reverse depending on whe...

Page 21: ...icing Reverse To select Reverse bring the car to Q dead stop and release the accelerator pedal engine idling Neutral In this position the engine can be started Drive This position is used for normal driving The transmission starts in low gear and automatically changes up or down at suitable road speeds according to the position of the accelerator pedal and the demands made by the driver For quick ...

Page 22: ... approximately 40 to 43 mph from first to second and approximately 65 to 70 mph from second to third Exceptionally when maneuvering in confined areas or for hill holding the driver will find it convenient to use the left foot on the brake pedal and using this pedal in conjunction with or without the accelerator pedal a high degree of control is obtained During normal driving both the accelerator a...

Page 23: ...olls using extension E and lever D Place the jack under the car at the bracket nearest the wheel to be removed Fit extension E to jack shank and turn handwheel F until the jack contacts the lift bracket under floor Make sure the ground is sufficiently hard that is jack base does not sink during the lift action 3BS24 Fit the hand lever to extension E and actuate the lever to and fro until the wheel...

Page 24: ...the newly fitted tire is inflated to the correct pressure When repositioning the jack in the trunk make sure extension E is properly housed and Jack bag and hand lever D are correctly fastened by strap B JACKING UP AND TOWING When either the front or rear end of car must be raised with a garage jack it is necessary to fit jack head under front suspension cross rail in terposing a suitably thick ab...

Page 25: ...ting to a FIAT Dealer for all the main tenance operations so marked For oil grades not mentioned here seethe Fill up Data Table EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS The maintenance operations ne cessary to ensure the proper function ing of the vehicle emission control systems are printed in red for im mediate identification both in the General Maintenance Schedule and in the paragraphs of this section The eng...

Page 26: ...ew Brakes Checkstate ofwearofseals linesandcheckhandbrakeefficiency reneworadjust as necessary Transmission manual and automatic and differential Change oil Clutch Check pedal height and adjust if necessary Suspensions steering and drive line Check components Wheel bearings Check lubrication Body Lubricate door locks and hinges See page 26 27 27 28 32 38 39 39 41 41 43 Every 15 000 miles o Every 3...

Page 27: ...ls and clamps 44 Every 500 miles or weekly 0 Every 3 000 miles Every 7 500 miles Lubricant Designations FIAT VS ZC90 INTERNATIONAL Single grade low ash content de tergent oils API Service SE to MIL L 46152 and above he CCMC European Sequence SAE SOW 90 Oil with anti wear additives for manual transmission FIAT Gl A W90 M Jotai MR 3 INTERNATIONAL A T F DEXRON II Type for automatic transmission SAE 3...

Page 28: ...iegrade or Multigrade as shown in the Fill up Data Table Engine Oil Filter Every 7 500 miles or at every en gine oil renewal Unscrew filter A from its support on crankcase and replace Before fitting a new filter on the support wet its seal with engine oil Screw on the filler once the seal contacts the support tighten 3 4 turn more Tappet Clearance Every 15 000 miles or whenever valve operation bec...

Page 29: ...curved section Spark P ugs Every 30 000 miles Change spark plugs To disassemble spark plugs withdraw terminals A and back off using a suita ble wrench New spark plugs must be of the type specified see page 62 if their thermal rating is incorrect engine malfunction and or failure may occur It is recommended thai air cleaner and spark plugs be replaced every 15 000 miles if the vehicle is frequently...

Page 30: ...s It is recommended that hese operations be carried out every 15 000 miles if the vehicle is frequently driven in heavy traffic conditions or In sandy and dusty areas 37991 Ignition Timing Spark advance is set in the factory and no further adjustment is required during the life of the vehicle Ignition timing must be checked only if the ignition distributor is removed To adjust proceed as follows F...

Page 31: ...o 1 Start engine and check ignition timing with the stroboscopic lamp Ignition timing should be 10 B T D C at 800 to 850 rpm for vehicles with manual transmission and 10 B T D C at 700 to 750 rpm for vehicles with automatic trans mission If distributor calibration is not cor rect slacken and rotate manually until correct calibration is obtained then tighten it If distributor removal is not require...

Page 32: ...rs into the atmosphere These gases and vapours are piped to an orifice downstream of the throt tle and are then drawn into the engine In any rpm condition 1 Emission feedback port 2 Throttle valve 3 Flame trap 4 Intake manifold 5 Sump to air cleaner line 6 Cyclone liquid vapor separator 7 Oil drain line into sump 30 38004 ...

Page 33: ...stored when the engine is not opera ting When the engine is running the fuel vapors retained in carbon canister are purged through a line which conveys them to intake manifold The system consists essentially of Sealed filler cap Limited filling tank Vapor liquid separator Two way valve Vapor vent line Carbon canister Purge line 39069 1 Fuel pressure regulator 2 Cold start solenoid injector 3 Solen...

Page 34: ...e operating conditions Exhaust Gas Emission Control System For the control of exhaust gas emis sions the injection system is fitted with an oxygen sensor Lambda probe which measures the oxygen content of the exhaust gases and transmits any adjustment of the air fuel mixture to the control unit It is thus possible with the aid of a catalytic converter fitted to the exhaust pipe to reduce to a minim...

Page 35: ...mperature and tempe rature of cylinder head position of throttle valve starting phase as well as engine rpm and injection point it processes this information and trans mits electric pulses to the solenoid injector It is connGcted with the individual components by means of a multiple connection plug and associated con necting cables 4 Coil In addition to its normal function it transmits the number ...

Page 36: ...fuel exhaust line 15 Ignition switch 16 Fuel filter Is fitted on fuel supply line for fuel filtering 17 Motor driven fuel supply pump Delivers a constant supply of fuel to solenoid injector 18 Fuel tank 19 Oxygen sensor Lambda probe Measures the oxygen content of ex haust gases and transmits any adjust ment of air fuel mixture to control unit 20 Catalytic converter Reduces harmful residues contain...

Page 37: ...adjust turn bypass screw A idling speed is S50 _L 50 rpm for manual transmission and 750 50 rpm for automatic transmission 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 WARNING Fuel Refilling Strictly adhere to the label on instru ment panel and on filler cap UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Lea...

Page 38: ... 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 radia tor filler port until water overflows then refill th...

Page 39: ...tive ness a complete inspection of the system is needed Fluid Reservoir The Low Brake Fluid Level in dicator see page 7 controlled by a float and switch assembly on brake fluid reservoir warns the driver of a sudden drop in brake fluid A Front brake fluid section B Rear brake fluid section Every 15 000 miles Top up brake fluid reservoir Use exclusively DOT 3 MotorVehicle Brake Fluid conforming to ...

Page 40: ...ease the lever and check that the wheels are not locked POWER TRAIN Clutch The clutch is mechanically controlled with automatic wear take up and no pedal free travel Every 15 000 miles Check pedal height and adjust if necessary After repeated adjustments check clutch facings for excessive wear replace if required Manual Transmission OH Every 30 000 miles Renew oil Let drip thoroughly from plug B b...

Page 41: ...tic trans mission fluid Do not overfill The utmost care should be taken to ensure that both the containers and the funnel used for topping up are absolutely clean Following emergency topping up after a sudden leak owners are recommended to contact the nearest FIAT Dealer for a general inspection of the transmission Every 30 000 miles or two years Renew the fluid with a warm trans mission If the fl...

Page 42: ... car safety Front and Rear Suspensions Check rubber mounts for proper efficiency Front Wheel Bearings Every 30 000 miles Check bearings for play and adequate lubri cation Adjust and lubricate with grassofiat MR 3 if nee ded TIRES Every 500 miles or weekly Check pressure with a gage not forgetting the spare wheel see page 56 for pressures Make sure pressure is exactly the same in each pair of tires...

Page 43: ...nger s side 70 to 90 mm 2546Q BODY Every 15 000 miles Lubricate the following items as required using the recommended pro ducts Door lock cylinders with gfaphite powder Door locks through the specially provided hole near lock blanked by a plastic plug door hinges and limiter and front seat reclinable backrest control with engine oil Window venti pane joints and hin ges with glycerine 2 door ver si...

Page 44: ...ndows use a good quality spray type window polish DP 1 or equivalent and wipe dry with water absorbing paper Chromium plate and any other bright decorative metal parts are best cleaned with either cold or tepid water or any reputable make of car chrome cleaner To preserve the rubber seals of doors hood and trunks use silicone grease This will also prevent squeaking particularly during the cold sea...

Page 45: ... cover If the car is to be left in the open spray the underside and the entire engine compartment with an approved engine preservant PROT V or equi valent Do not spray a hot engine Before starting a sprayed engine open the hood and wait for at least ten minutes Prior to using the car following a prolonged period of inactivity perform the following operations Remove the chrome preservant from all b...

Page 46: ...iles Check posts and clamps for tight ness and cleanliness Except in particular service condi tions the battery does not require any periodical recharge As your car is fitted with electronic devices never run the engine even for a very short while with battery disconnected from the alternator or wrongly connected positive ground otherwise serious da mage will result Fuses Nine 8 Amp and three 16 A...

Page 47: ...beams E 8 Amps Left headlight low beam F 8 Amps Right headlight iow beam G 8 Amps Front right parking lamp Rear left tail lamp Front right rear left side marker lamps License plate lamp right H 8 Amps Front left parking lamp Parking and tail lamps indicator Rear right tail lamp Front left rear right side marker lamps License plate lamp left Cigar lighter housing indicator Trunk light Instrument cl...

Page 48: ...bs of the same type and wattage Weaker bulbs will diminish visibility whereas stronger bulbs will draw a greater amount of current and overwork the alternator resulting in progressi ve battery discharge For bulb speci fications see page 63 Installation Center headlight unit L on body by aligning locating dowel H with its seat Turn the unit clockwise and tigh ten screws D Refit retaining ring G by ...

Page 49: ...l free it from the arrowed lugs The bulbs are of the bayonet type Side Marker Lamps B Turn signal light C Stop light D Tail light E Back up light The rear bulb holders are accessible from inside the trunk To remove the bulb disconnect bulb holder A from seat B by turning coun terclockwise Bulb C is of the plug in type 822 47 ...

Page 50: ...the rear bulbs Courtesy Lamp A Spring plates two unit mounting B Switch C Bulb pressure mounted D Lens and body unit License Plate Lamps To withdraw bulb holder remove reta ining nuts from inside the trunk A Body retaining screws B Body and lens C Bulb holder D Bayonet coupled bulb E Gasket 1 824 43 ...

Page 51: ...Advice for bodywork maintenance ...

Page 52: ...e but also to the abrasive actron of airborne dust and sand mud and loose gravel thrown up by passing cars as well as the damaging action of salt spread on the roads in winter FIAT s answer to this problem can be summarized as follows Corrosion and abrasion resistant paints and painting systems Widespread use of pre treated and highly corrosion resistant sheet metal Spraying of the underside of th...

Page 53: ...refore any abrasion or deep scratches that expose the sheet metal should be retouched immediately to avoid pitting by rust This retouching should always be done with original products see paint indentification plate Washing the car is the greater part of normal paint maintenance The frequency or washing depends not only on the frequency of use but also on the nature of the car s surroundings washi...

Page 54: ...tra protection and keep it shiny If the paintwork beco mes cloudy due to smog accumulation a slightly abrasive light wax polish can be used Body Underside The less accessible areas of the underside and frame box sections have already been treated to ensure longer duration Regular check ups should be made on the car The aim of these is to survey the soundness of the body and mechanical compo nents ...

Page 55: ...ompartment is no less im portant than that of the exterior The same care should be devoted to it Check to see that there is no standing water under the mats or floor lining as this could cause rusting Dust the seats and cloth parts with a brush or vacuum cleaner To remove grease spots use petroleum ether or light gasoline apply talc and brush off To clean seats in imitation leather use a damp spon...

Page 56: ... found use sulphur ether as a solvent The inside of the rear window can be cleaned in the same way but particular care should be used to avoid damaging the dem ister wires embedded in the glass Engine Compartment The engine compartment should be well washed at the end of every winter to avoid damage caused by salt on the roads Chromium Trim Chromium parts should be coated occasionally with car chr...

Page 57: ...the convertible top use the following proce dure Do not perform cleaning procedure in direct sunlight Thoroughly wet down the entire vehicle with water Keep vehicle wet through entire cleaning operation Caution Make sure soap and cleansers do not run onto a dry body finish since it may cause streaks or stains if allowed to dry Apply a mild foaming cleanser to the entire top Use a Lestoil and Fanta...

Page 58: ...ll traces of cleanser If any dirt spots are still on the top apply Lestoil directly to the wet top utilizing the same scrub brush and a final rinsing with clean water Leaving the Car in the Garage A car left in the garage is subject to damage by humidity which is generally greater in a closed space than in the open air Parking the car in the garage while wet or covered with snow will increase humi...

Page 59: ...nt Store the car in a covered dry and ventilated place Ensure that the parking brake is released Disconnect the battery terminals Remove the wiper blades and coat with talc Open the door windows slightly Protect the car using a non plastic car cover This should not be waterproof Check the tire inflation pressure periodically Check the battery charge every iy2 month When necessary use a slow 24 hr ...

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Page 61: ... for cold starting all supplied at constant pressure Gasoline flow governed by variation fn opening time of injectors An air measuring instrument is used for flow variation Electric sensors optimise the mixture in all engine operating conditions supplying information to the electronic control unit Air cleaner installed before air measuring instrument with paper cartridge Cooling System Radiator an...

Page 62: ...matic wear take up Parking Mechanical operating on rear brake SUSPENS ONS Front Independent wheels by swinging arms with coil springs and hydraulic double acting telescopic shock absorbers Sta bilizer bar Sealed for life articulations Rear By rigid axle anchored to body through 5 reaction rods 4 longitudinal and 1 trans versal Coil springs hydraulic double acting telescopic shock absorbers Asym me...

Page 63: ...Rear lamps tail license plate Courtesy light Ideogram illumination optical fiber light source EX GAS SENSOR indicator Selected gear indicator light aut transmissfon Turn signal indicator Headlight high beam indicator Battery charge indicator Insufficient oil pressure indicator Fuel reserve indicator Parking and tail lamps indicator instrument cluster lights Fasten belts indicator Vehicular hazard ...

Page 64: ...e fully laden Manual T 29 50 76 104 107 Auto Transm 47 76 104 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th gear gear gear gear gear WEIGHTS Curb weigh 53 26 16 11 9 5 45 25 17 Overall height is measured with unladen car Trunk volume 180cu dm 6 4 cu t manual 2 360 lbs automatic 2 400 lbs Vehicle load capacity total 430 lbs 2 adults 300 lbs 130 lbs of luggage Gross weight f manual 2 790 lbs fully laden automatic 2 830 lbs D...

Page 65: ...M V S S No 116 J Temperature Solvent in bottle above 0 C 32 F 3 downto 10n C 14 F 50 below ICC 14 F 100 Pure water plus high quality windshield washer solvent Outdoor temperature Minimum below 15 C 5 F Minimum between 15 and 0 C 5 F to 32 F Minimum aboveO C 32 F Max up to 35 C 95 F Max over 35 C 95 F oltofiat Single grade VS 10 WSAE10W VS 20 WSAE20W VS 30SAE30 VS 40SAE40 oliofiat Multigrade VS 15 ...

Page 66: ...0 Fuel injection diagram 33 Fuel injection system 32 Fuses 44 General maintenance schedule 24 Hand parking brake 38 Headlights 46 Ignition timing 2 8 Inactivity 43 Lights 46 Lubricant designations 25 Miscellanea 40 Oxygen Sensor 32 Power train 38 Spark plugs 27 Special maintenance 25 Page Steering 40 Steering articulations 40 Suspensions 40 Suspension articulations 40 Tappet clearance 26 Tires 40 ...

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