2020 Fiat 124 Spider Instrument Panel Guide

The 2020 Fiat 124 Spider is a sporty convertible car that looks great and feels much better to drive. The dashboard of this extraordinary car welcomes you as soon as you enter the interior and skillfully combines contemporary technology with an homage to traditional Italian automotive aesthetics. The 2020 Fiat 124 Spider’s instrument panel is evidence of the company’s dedication to developing a really engaging driving experience. This panel’s tasteful integration of analog and digital components not only gives the driver vital information, but also improves the interior’s overall aesthetic appeal. This introduction will highlight the main characteristics and design cues of the instrument panel in the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider. The 2020 Fiat 124 Spider’s instrument panel is a masterfully created work of art that puts the driver in the spotlight. A prominent set of analog gauges, including a sizable speedometer and tachometer, are at the center of the vehicle and feature a timeless look reminiscent of vintage sports vehicles.

In addition to paying homage to vintage roadsters, these analog instruments also give the driver a physical connection to the car, immersing you in the driving experience. A contemporary, user-friendly infotainment system that perfectly merges with the instrument panel serves as a complement to the analog gauges. The touchscreen infotainment display, which is located in the middle, provides access to a number of cutting-edge amenities, including as smartphone connectivity, music streaming, and navigation. This combination of traditional and modern design concepts strikes the perfect balance between innovation and tradition, giving you the best of both worlds. In conclusion, the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider’s instrument panel skillfully blends the past and present, capturing the spirit of Italian sports vehicle design while embracing modern technology and comfort. This convertible’s overall attractiveness is greatly enhanced by it, making each drive an exciting one.

CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS

Instrument Cluster

Abarth Instrument Cluster

1. Odometer/Trip Computer And Trip Computer Button/Dashboard Illumination
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Automatic Transmission Info Display
5. Odometer/Trip Computer Info/Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge/Fuel Gauge/Outside Temperature/Cruise Control/Info Switch Display

Instrument Cluster

1. Odometer/Trip Computer And Trip Computer Button/Dashboard Illumination
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Automatic Transmission Info Display
5. Odometer/Trip Computer Info/Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge/Fuel Gauge/Outside Temperature/Cruise Control/Info Switch Display

Odometer/Trip Computer
The display mode can be changed from odometer to “Trip computer A” to “Tri p computer B” and then back to odometer by pushing the selector.
The selected mode will be displayed.

Abarth Odometer/Trip Reset Button

1. Odometer/Trip Reset Button

Odometer/Trip Reset Button

1. Odometer/Trip Reset Button

Odometer
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

Trip Computer
The trip computer can record the total distance of two trips. One is recorded in “Trip A”, and the other is recorded in “Trip B”. For instance, “Trip A” can record the distance from the point of origin, and “Trip B” can record the distance from where the fuel tank is filled. When “Trip A” is selected, pushing the selector again within one second will change to “Trip B” mode. When “Trip A” is selected, TRIP A will be displayed. When “Trip B” is selected, TRIP B will be displayed. The trip computer records the total distance the vehicle is driven until the meter is reset. Return it to “0.0” by depressing and holding the selector for one second or more. Use this meter to measure trip distances an d to compute fuel consumption.

NOTE:
Only the trip records tenths of miles (kilome-ters).

Trip Computer Reset
The trip computer will be erased when:

1. The power supply is interrupted (blow n fuse or the battery is disconnected).
2. The vehicle is driven over 9999.9 miles.

Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of th e vehicle.

Instrument Panel Illumination
When the position lights are turned on wit h the ignition switched ON, the brightness o f the instrument panel illumination is dimmed. When the position lights are turne d on, the warning light in the instrumen t cluster illuminates. See “Exterior Lights” i n “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” chapter.

Brightness Adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel an d dashboard illuminations can be adjusted b y rotating the knob:

1. The brightness decreases by rotating the knob to the left. A beep will be heard when the knob has been rotated to the maximum dim position.
2. The brightness increases by rotating the knob to the right.

Abarth Dimmer Knob

1. Instrument Cluster Illumination Dim-mer Knob

Dimmer Knob

1. Instrument Cluster Illumination Dimmer Knob

Canceling Illumination Dimmer
With the ignition ON, rotate the knob to the right until a beep sounds while the instru-ment cluster is dimmed. If the instrument cluster’s visibility is reduced due to glare from surrounding brightness, cancel the illu-mination dimmer. When the illumination dimmer is canceled, the instrument cluster cannot be dimmed even if the position lights are turned on. When the illumination dimmer is canceled, the screen in the center display switches t o constant display of the daytime screen.

Trip Computer And Info Switch
The following information can be selected b y pushing the INFO switch with the ignition i n the ON position:

1. Distance-to-empty (approximate distance you can travel on the available fuel)
2. Average fuel economy
3. Current fuel economy
4. Average vehicle speed
5. Vehicle speed alarm — If Equipped

If you have any problems with your tri p computer, contact an authorized dealer.

Instrument Cluster Display Controls

Distance-To-Empty Mode
This mode displays the approximate distanc e you can travel on the remaining fuel base d on the fuel economy.
The distance-to-empty will be calculated an d displayed every second.

Distance To Empty Display Screen

NOTE:

1. Even though the distance-to-empty display may indicate a sufficient amount of remaining driving distance before refueling is required, refuel as soon a s possible if the fuel level is very low or the low fuel warning light illuminates.
2. The display may not change unless yo u add more than approximately 2.3 gallon s (9 liters) of fuel.
3. The distance-to-empty is the approximate remaining distance the vehicle can b e driven until all the graduation marks in the fuel gauge (indicating the remaining fuel supply) disappear.
4. If there is no past fuel economy information such as after first purchasing you r vehicle or the information is deleted when the battery cables are disconnected, the actual distance-to empty/range may differ from the amount indicated.

Average Fuel Economy Mode
This mode displays the average fuel economy by calculating the total fuel consumption and the total traveled distance since purchasing the vehicle, reconnecting the battery after disconnection, or resetting the data. The average fuel economy is calculated an d displayed every minute. To clear the dat a being displayed, push the INFO switch for more than 1.5 seconds. After pushing the INFO switch, “- – – mpg ” (“- – – L/100 km”) will be displayed for abou t one minute before the fuel economy is recal-culated and displayed.

Current Fuel Economy Mode
This mode displays the current fuel econom y by calculating the amount of fuel consump-tion and the distance traveled. Current fuel economy will be calculated and displaye d every two seconds.
When you’ve slowed to about 3 mph (5 km/h), “- – – mpg” (“- – – L/100 km”) will b e displayed.

Current Fuel Economy Display Screen

Average Vehicle Speed Mode
This mode displays the average vehicle speed by calculating the distance and the time traveled since connecting the battery o r resetting the data.
Average vehicle speed will be calculated and displayed every 10 seconds. To clear the data being displayed, push the INFO switch for more than 1.5 seconds.

Average Vehicle Speed Display Screen

After pushing the INFO switch, “- – – MPH ” (“- – – km/h”) will be displayed for about on e minute before the vehicle speed is recalculated and displayed.

Vehicle Speed Alarm Mode — If Equipped
In this mode, the current setting for the Vehicle Speed Alarm is displayed. You ca n change the set vehicle speed that will trigger the warning.

NOTE:
The vehicle speed alarm display is activate d at the same time the beep sound is heard. The set vehicle speed will flash several times. The vehicle speed alarm can be se t using the INFO switch. The vehicle spee d alarm function can be set between 18 an d 155 mph (30 and 250 km/h).

NOTE:
Always set the vehicle speed according to th e laws and regulations of the country/city i n which the vehicle is driven. In addition, always verify the speed of the vehicle usin g the speedometer.
The vehicle speed alarm can be set using the following procedure:

1. Press the INFO switch to display th e Vehicle Speed Alarm mode.
2. Press the INFO switch continuously until a beep sound is heard. The set vehicl e speed display flashes the first digit.
3. Press the INFO switch and set the firs t digit to the desired vehicle speed. Th e numerical value changes each time th e INFO switch is pressed.
4. Press the INFO switch continuously until a beep sound is heard. The set vehicl e speed display flashes the lower tw o digits.
5. Press the INFO switch and set the tw o lower digits to the desired vehicle speed. The numerical value changes each tim e the INFO switch is pressed.
6. Press the INFO switch continuously until a beep sound is heard. The set vehicl e speed is displayed on the vehicle spee d alarm screen.

Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in thou-sands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
The range varies depending on the type of gauge.

Abarth Tachometer

1. Tachometer Display

Tachometer

1. Tachometer Display

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge And Fuel Gauge
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

Fuel/Temperature Gauge

1. Engine Coolant Temperature
2. Fuel Gauge

NOTE:
If the high engine coolant temperature warning light (red) turns on, there is a possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and take appropriate measures. If the vehicle continues to be driven, it could cause damage to the engine.

Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately ho w much fuel is remaining in the tank when the ignition is in the ON position. We recommend keeping the tank over a quarter full.

1. E = Empty
2. F = Full

If the low fuel warning light illuminates o r the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon a s possible.

NOTE:

1. After refueling, it may require some time for the indicator to stabilize. In addition , the indicator may deviate while driving on a slope or curve since the fuel moves i n the tank.
2. The display indicating a quarter or less remaining fuel has more segments to show the remaining fuel level in greater detail.
3. The direction of the arrow on the fuel gauge indicates that the fuel door lid is o n the left side of the vehicle.

Outside Temperature Display
When the ignition is in the ON position, the outside temperature is displayed.

Outside Temperature Screen Display

Under the following conditions, the outside temperature display may differ from the actual outside temperature depending on the surroundings and vehicle conditions:

1. Significantly cold or hot temperatures.
2. Sudden changes in outside temperature.
3. The vehicle is parked.
4. The vehicle is driven at low speeds.

Changing The Temperature Unit Of The Outside Temperature Display
The outside temperature unit can b e switched between Fahrenheit and Celsius using the following procedure.

Vehicles With Fiat Connect 7.0
Settings can be changed through the Connect 7.0 radio screen. Refer to “Person-alization Features” in this chapter.
Settings can be changed through the Connect 7.0 radio screen. Refer to “Person-alization Features” in this chapter.

Vehicles With Fiat Radio 3.0
Proceed as follows:

1. Push the INFO switch with the ignition i n the OFF position and continue pushing the INFO switch for five seconds o r longer while placing the ignition in the ON position. The outside temperature display flashes.
2. Push the INFO switch to change the outside temperature unit.
3. Push and hold the INFO switch for three seconds or longer while the outside temperature display is flashing. The outside temperature display illuminates.

NOTE:
When the temperature unit indicated in the outside temperature display is changed, the temperature unit indicated in the engine coolant gauge display changes in conjunction with it.

Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed Display
The vehicle speed preset using the cruise control is displayed.

Cruise Control Display Screen

Gear Shift Indicator — If Equipped

The gear shift indicator helps the driver obtain optimum fuel economy and smoot h driving. It displays the selected Gear Position 1 in the instrument cluster and also notifies the driver to change to the most suitable Gear Position 2 corresponding to the actual driving condition.

NOTE:
Do not rely solely on the shift-up/shift-down recommendations by indications. The actual driving situation might require shift operations different from indication. To avoid the risk of accidents, the road and traffic conditions have to be judged correctly by the driver before shifting.

Vehicles with Manual Transmission
The gear shift indicator turns off when the following operations are performed:

1. The vehicle is stopped
2. The vehicle is put in neutral
3. The vehicle is driven in reverse
4. The clutch is not fully engaged when accelerating
5. The clutch pedal remains depressed for two seconds or longer while driving

Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
The gear shift indicator turns off when the following operations are performed:

1. The vehicle is stopped
2. Manual shift mode is canceled

Manually Shifting Up (Versions with Automatic Transmission)
Using the selector lever: to shift up to a higher gear, tap the selector lever back + once.

FAQs

Useful Links

View full PDF: 2020 Fiat 124 Spider User Manual
2020 Fiat 124 Spider Warning and indicator Lights Guide