
• Repeat this operation three more times until the 
complete code number has been entered, if the code 
has been entered in correctly LED B will start flashing. 
• Release button A (see illustration
 1B).
 Red LED B 
flashes for 8 seconds indicating the new remote unit's 
code has been stored. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the LED does not illuminate 
when remote unit button (illustration 1B, button 
O is pressed, change the remote unit's battery. 
• Insert the emergency key A into the emergency switch 
slot in the glove compartment turn the key to the left to 
switch the alarm off (see inset). 
• Turn the key back towards its original position to 
switch the alarm system back on. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: As the alarm system absorbs 
energy, if you are not planning on using the car 
for a long period of time, turn the alarm exclusion 
key to the off position, so as not to run the vehicle 
battery down. 
• 2. IGNITION SWITCH AND 
STEERING COLUMN LOCK 
IGNITION SWITCH 
2. The ignition/steering column lock key, once inserted 
in the ignition lock, can be placed in any of the 
following four positions: 
• PARK
 -
 With the key in this 
position the side and tail lights 
can be turned on, the steering 
column locked and the keys 
can be removed. Press button 
A to turn the key to PARK. 
• STOP
 -
 When the key is 
turned to the STOP position the steering column will be 
locked, and the keys can be removed. 
• MAR
 -
 This is the driving position. When the key is in 
this position all the electrical devices are energised. 
• AW
 -
 Turning the key to this position starts the 
engine. 
STEERING COLUMN LOCK 
• LOCKING
 -
 To apply the steering wheel lock turn the 
steering wheel slightly to the left or right when the key is 
at STOP or PARK. 
• UNLOCKING
 -
 Rocking the steering wheel gently back 
and forth while turning the ignition key to MAR unlocks 
the steering wheel. 
• 3. PANEL INDICATORS 
INSTRUMENT DISPLAY PANEL 
3. These are the instrument panel warning LED indicators 
for all FIAT Tipo/Tempra models. Your vehicle will only 
have Panel Indicators relevant to your particular car. 
• 4. ELECTRONIC CHECK PANEL 
4. The electronic check panel is not fitted to models 
with basic trim. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: The check panel will not 
indicate if the tail light fuses blow at the same 
time, or if there is a circuit failure within the panel 
display. 
SIDE AND HATCHBACK DOORS 
When the ignition key is at MAR, the check panel LEDs 
g, h, i, I, m and n monitor the light bulbs and fuses. 
LEDs a, b, c, d, and e monitor incomplete closure of 
the side doors and hatchback. 
• Never remove the key when the car is moving. 
If you do, the steering wheel will lock the first 
time you turn it. 
• If the ignition lock has been tampered with or 
shows any sign of damage (e.g. attempted theft), 
have the lock checked at your nearest FIAT 
Service Centre. 
M Choke Oil pressure warning 
Direction indicators (®) Handbrake engaged 
-X: Side lights m Rear window defroster 
10 High beam head 
lights '•y Injection system warning light 
<1* Rear fog lights • Battery warning 
A Hazard warning lights A Seat belts not 
buckled 
m ABS brake warning a Automatic transmission fluid warning 
o Brake pad wear warning a Doors not properly closed 
Turbo pressure warning Trailer direction indicators 
10 Front fog lights a Diesel fuel filter condenstate warning 
•515" Diesel heater/glow •515" plugs 3 
SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM 
1C. Some models 
are fitted with an 
alarm exclusion 
switch, which can 
be found inside 
the glove 
compartment. If 
the alarm is faulty 
or the remote control batteries are flat:  

AIR CONDITIONING (EARLY MODELS) 
Air conditioning is an optional extra fitted to some 
models of Tipo and Tempra. 
AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH 
5D. When you turn on the air 
conditioning it will initially operate at 
the first fan speed even if set at 
position 0. 
AIR RECIRCULATION SWITCH 
5E. When pressed, no outside air 
enters the passenger compartment. 
Use the recirculation feature for fast 
cooling or heating. Select 
recirculation whenever you drive in 
heavy traffic, in a tunnel or under any conditions where 
the air is heavily polluted. 
Use the following settings for maximum cooling: 
• Turn the air temperature adjustment knob to the blue 
zone. 
• Turn the air conditioner switch ON. 
• Turn the air volume control knob to position Mil. 
• Turn the air distribution control knob to 5. 
AIR CONDITIONER HEATING 
Turning the air temperature adjustment knob to the red 
zone: 
• Turn the air volume control knob to the desired fan 
speed. 
• Turn the air distribution control knob (illustration 50 
to 2 cold, sunny weather or 3 heating. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: The air conditioner and heater 
may be used at the same time during winter or 
whenever the weather is particularly humid, for 
optimal demisting . 
DEFROSTING THE WINDSCREEN AND WINDOWS 
• Turn the air temperature adjustment knob (illustration 
56) to the red zone. 
• Select fan speed 3 or 4. 
• Turn the air distribution control knob to 4. 
• Press the air conditioner switch for efficient demisting. 
VENTILATION 
• Turn the air temperature control knob (illustration SB) 
to the blue zone. 
• Select the fan speed desired. 
• Turn the air distribution control knob (illustration 50 
to position 5. 
AIR CONDITIONING (LATER MODELS) 
5F. The air conditioning controls fitted as an optional 
extra to some later models of Tipo or Tempra are 
shown in illustration 5F 
TEMPERATURE CONTROL 
• Use the TEMP button to select the cabin temperature. 
• Each time the TEMP button (up or down arrow) is 
pressed the temperature will increase or decrease by 1°C. 
• If the temperature displayed exceeds 32°C or is lower 
than 18°C the words HI or LO will appear on the 
display. 
• When the ECON button is selected the temperature 
will remain static until the outside temperature drops 
sharply or until the ECON button is switched off. 
AIR VOLUME CONTROL 
• Press the AIR left or right arrow buttons to increase or 
decrease the air flow into the passenger compartment. 
AIR DISTRIBUTION CONTROL 
5G. • Press the demisting button 1 
to demist the windscreen and side 
windows. 
• Select button 2 to direct the air 
flow to the passenger face vents. 
• Press button 3 to direct the air 
flow towards the footwell and face 
vents. 
• Selecting button 4 will direct the 
air flow to the floor vents. 
AIR RECIRCULATION SWITCH 
• When the air recirculation button (illustration 5G, 5) 
is selected no outside air enters the passenger 
compartment. 
AUTOMATIC OPERATION 
• When both LEDs next to the AUTO button light up, 
the system is fully automatic. 
• When only one LED lights up the system is in manual 
operation. 
• When the OFF button is pressed the LED next to it will 
light up and all of the systems other LEDs will turn off, 
indicating that the air control system has been switched 
off. 
vh 
5G  

Lubrication and Cooling Circuit 
Self-locking nut for screw fastening radiator support bracket to body (M6).... 
Flanged screw, radiator support beam to body (M8) 
Flanged screw retaining heater (M6) 
Clutch 
Screw with split safety washer retaining clutch mechanism 
(M8) 
(M6) 
Gearbox Differential 
Tapered threaded plug for filling gear case with oil (M22 x 1.5) 
External Gearbox Control 
Oil pressure switch (M10 x 1.25 tapered) 
Braking System 
Bolt retaining brake carrier plate to rear suspension arm 
(rear drum brakes) (M8) 
Bolt retaining caliper support to rear top arm (rear disc plate) (M8) 
Bolt retaining rear brake caliper to plate (rear disc plates) (M10 x 1.25) 
Screw retaining front brake caliper to pillar (M10 x 1.25) 
Bolt retaining front brake disc and rear brake drum or disc to hub (M8) 
Fitting connecting hose to front brake caliper (M10 x 1) 
Bleed screw on front brake caliper (M8) 
Fitting connecting hose to rear brake caliper (rear disc plates) (M10 x 1) 
Bleed screw on rear brake caliper (rear disc plates) (M7) 
Bolt with split safety washer retaining brake system bracket assembly (M8).... 
Bolt retaining cylinder to rear drum brake carrier plate (M6) 
Bleed screw on rear drum brake cylinder (M8) 
Male fitting for hoses with flared ends fastening rigid pipe to front and 
rear hoses (M10 x 1) 
Male fitting for hoses with flared ends fastening rigid pipe to hose on 
rear axle (M10 x 1) 
Bolt retaining brake fluid reservoir to body (M8) 
Nut retaining brake fluid reservoir to body (M6) 
Bolt retaining brake fluid reservoir to body (M6) 
Male fitting for flared hoses fastening rigid pipe to rear drum brake 
cylinder
 (M1
 Ox 1) 
Male fitting for flared hoses fitting brake pipe to pump and cast iron Ip valve 
(M10
 x
 1) 
(M12
 x
 1) 
Male fitting for flared hoses fitting brake pipe to 4-way control valve and 
aluminium load prop, valve 
(M10 x
 1) 
(M12
 x
 1) 
Load Proportioning Valve Fasteners 
Bolt retaining load proportioning valve to bracket (M6) 
Self-locking nut for bolt retaining valve spring bracket to rear 
anti-roll bar (M6) 
Bolt retaining square lever for load proportioning valve adjustment (M8) 
Bolt retaining load prop, valve to rail (for Girling ABS) (M8) 
Bolt retaining square lever for load prop, valve adjustment (M6)  

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT 
7b. TIPO: Pull the lens 
downwards to remove 
it. Remove and replace 
the 5W tubular bulb. 
7c. TEMPRA SALOON: 
From inside the boot, 
lever the light unit out 
of its slot with a screw-
driver. Remove and 
replace the 5W tubular 
bulb (A). 
DASH BULBS 
See Chapter 6, Repairs and Replacements for details of 
instrument panel removal for access to its light bulbs. The 
bulbs are a quarter-turn fit in the back of the panel. 
FACT FILE: FUSES 
• 7d. The fuse box is 
found to the side of 
the steering column. 
Pull the lever 
marked FUSE... 
• ...and lower the fuse box. 
• 7e. A symbol above each fuse tells you which circuit it 
protects. Four spare fuses are located near the top of the 
fuse box. 
10A Instrument power supply, windscreen 
washer pump, rear screen washer pump, 
reverse lights, steering column switch lights, 
FIAT CODE system. 
10A Instrument power supply, left tail light, 
right number plate light, right side light, left 
trailer tail light. 
10A Illumination of controls, right tail light, 
left number plate light, right tail light. 
20A Horns, cigarette lighter, stop lights. 
20A Power locks. 
7.5A Interior lighting. 
20A Rear window heater and indicator light, 
door mirror defogging elements (if fitted). 
10A Hazard warning lights. 
25A Electrical fan for radiator cooling (only 
for petrol versions without air conditioner). 
7.5A Direction indicators, right door power 
mirror (if fitted). 
7.5A Rear fog-guard lights and panel 
indicator. 
20A Front fog lights and panel indicator 
(if fitted). 
10A Right low beam headlight. 
10A Left low beam headlight. 
SERVIZI SERVICES 
iOO: 
-00 r 
Q 
M 
mp 
o$ 
ID 
ID 
7e 
10A Left high beam headlight and panel 
indicator. 
10A Right high beam headlight. 
20A Windscreen wiper. 
20A Read window wiper, power sunroof and 
heated seat (if fitted). 
20A Heater/ventilation fan. 
Fuses located on the auxiliary panel 
The fuses protecting special devices (options, features of 
special versions or devices with high power require-
ments) are on an auxiliary panel to the side of the fuse 
box under the dashboard. It is much easier to remove 
and replace auxiliary panel fuses if you first remove the 
oddment tray and moulding fastened by 5 screws. The 
panel also houses a number of relays: 
20A Intake manifold heater (petrol engines). 
20A Diesel fuel filter heater (diesel and turbo diesel 
engines). 
20A Headlight washer pump. 
25A Front power windows. 
25A Rear power windows. 
10A Antilock braking system. 
7.5A Low beam headlight dimming system (for countries 
where headlights always need to be on.) 
30A Radiator fan (diesel versions). 
40A Radiator fan (turbo diesel versions with heater). 
60A Radiator fan (turbo diesel versions with air condi-
tioning). 
The arrangement of the fuses on the auxiliary panel 
varies with the number and type of devices present. 
The amperage is clearly marked on each fuse. ALWAYS 
replace a blown fuse with one of the correct amperage. 
NEVER 'fix' a fault by using a fuse of a higher amperage, 
nor 'bridge' a blown fuse
 -
 it could cause a fire! 
7f. When a fuse is 'blown' 
its conductor wire (A) has 
a gap in it. 
If a fuse blows, find out 
why and put it right 
before fitting a new fuse. 
(7) 
o m f (7) (7) 
0 tJ  7f  

FACT FILE: FUSES contd. 7h. CERTAIN TIPO MODELS: Other 
fuses are i) a set of three fuses (15A, 30A 
and 40A) protecting the air conditioning, 
when fitted, located in the engine bay, 
near the horns (A). Press in the two sides 
(arrowed) to remove the cover. 
And ii) there is a 60A 
fuse, located near the 
fuse box, protecting 
the fan on Diesel 
vehicles. 
7i. On latest vehicles, 
there are two 10A 
fuses (a) protecting 
the electric petrol 
pump and the 
Lambda sensor 
preheater. Remove 
the screws (arrowed) 
and the cover. 
7g. TEMPRAS WITH 
AIR CONDITIONING 
30A The Air conditioning 
system fuse is housed on 
a bracket on the engine 
compartment bulkhead. 
The following two fuses 
are located under the 
front crossmember near 
the right headlight. 
3A High-speed radiator fan relay. 
7.5A Electromagnetic air conditioner compressor clutch. 
The relays housed near the fuses are part of the air 
conditioner circuit. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: Replace the sealed cover carefully 
after changing a fuse. Ensure the gasket is correctly 
positioned and the screws are fully tightened. 
PART B: ENGIIME AND COOLING SYSTEM 
Q Job 8. Change engine oil and filter. 
SAFETY FIRST! 
• Refer to the section on ENGINE OILS and RAISING 
THE
 CAR SAFELY in Chapter f, Safety First! before 
carrying
 out this work. 
• You must wear plastic gloves when changing the oil. 
Used
 engine oil can severely irritate the skin and
 is 
carcinogenic.
 Used diesel engine oil is an even greater 
health
 hazard. 
•
 Oil
 drain plugs are often over-tightened, so take 
care
 that the spanner does not slip. 
Take
 care that the effort needed to undo the drain 
plug
 doesn't tip the car off its supports
 -
 remember to 
use
 wheel
 chocks! 
rtj&^si ' # °nly dram theu 0,7 fr°m a ff (y warm engine
 -
 but not
 so 
hot that the oil can scald! 
• Allow the oil to drain for at least ten minutes before 
replacing the sump plug. 
• You can use this time by renewing the oil filter. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: The plug is a taper-fit and can 
become very tight, necessitating the use of a long drive-
bar for its removal. 
H INSIDE INFORMATION: On side-mounted drain holes, 
as the oil empties, the angle of 'spurt' will change, so be 
prepared to move the container. E3 
8A. The
 sump drain 
plug is on
 the 
under-side of the 
sump on
 petrol 
engines, and on the 
side
 of the sump 
(timing belt end of 
engine) on the 
diesel.
 The plug has 
a
 recessed 
hexagonal head and you will need either a sump plug 
spanner, a large Allen key, or a 'Hex' headed socket fitted to a 
socket
 wrench. 
8B. Once the initial 
tightness of the 
plug has been 
released, unscrew 
the last few turns 
by hand, holding 
the plug in place 
until the threads 
have cleared, then 
withdrawing it 
smartly to allow oil to flow into the receptacle beneath. 
expert22 
8C. On all engines, 
including diesel, the 
oil filter is mounted 
low on the front of 
the engine block, 
towards the timing 
belt. Use a strap or 
chain wrench to 
unscrew the old 
filter. Note that 
there may be a lot of oil spilt as the filter seal is broken, so 
keep the drip tray beneath it. 
/yifl http://rutracker.org  

—I Job 13. Check cooling system. 
SAFETY FIRST! 
• The coolant level should be checked
 -
 and the 
cooling system worked on, ONLY WHEN THE 
COOLANT IS COLD. If you remove the pressure cap or 
bleed screws when the engine is hot, scalding coolant 
will spurt out. 
• Keep anti-freeze away from children. If it is acciden-
tally swallowed or contacts skin or eyes, rinse 
immediately with plenty of water and seek immediate 
medical help. 
Examine the cooling system hoses, looking for signs of 
splitting, chafing and perishing. Squeeze the top and bottom 
radiator hoses. Any hard, brittle areas or crackling sounds tell 
you that the hoses are decomposing from the inside
 -
 replace-
ments needed! 
SAFETY FIRST! 
If
 a
 clearance is outside the tolerances shown in Chapter 3, 
Facts
 and Figures, the relevant shim will have to be changed. 
New
 shims
 are available from your FIAT dealer. This work is 
fully described in Chapter
 6,
 Repairs and Replacements. 
10E. You must 
always use a new 
gasket, especially in 
view of the oil level 
mentioned earlier. 
Clean the housing 
and
 cover faces and 
use
 the gasket dry. 
11.
 Examine the 
belt
 for wear. If 
there
 is
 any 
cracking, or if the 
toothed side 
10F.H INSIDE 
INFORMATION: 
The cover is 'anti-
crush'
 -
 you CAN'T 
tighten beyond 
the lugs pointed 
out here
 -
 so 
there's no point 
trying! H 
0 Job 11. Check camshaft timing belt. 
Remove the camshaft belt outer cover. See Chapter 6, 
Repairs
 and Replacements, PART A: ENGINE. 
FACT FILE: VALVE IDENTIFICATION: 
T
 —
 Remember that clearances for inlet and 
3™ exhaust valves differ. See
 Chapter
 3, 
Facts and Figures. Counting from the 
—^ timing belt end the valves are: 
1.1,1.2 8-valve AND DIESEL ENGINES: 
EXHAUST -1, 3, 6, 8. INLET
 -
 2, 4, 5, 7. 
1372cc AND 1581cc ENGINES: EXHAUST -1, 4, 5, 8. 
INLET
 -
 2, 3, 6, 7. 
1.2 16-valve Hydraulic tappets
 -
 non-adjustable. 
13. If original FIAT hose 
clips (a) are fitted, cut them 
off (taking great care not to 
damage the stub beneath!) 
and replace with screw-
tight clips, when fitting a 
new hose. Ensure that hose 
clips are secure and firm but 
not over-tightened. 
Check that the wires to the 
cooling fan switch (b) are in 
good shape. Also, refer to 
Job
 27 
• Job 14. Change engine coolant. 
• See SAFETY FIRST! at the start of Job 13. 
appears worn, or 
any 'teeth' are 
missing, replace 
the belt straight 
away. If the belt 
breaks
 the valves may collide with the pistons, causing serious 
engine damage. Camshaft belt replacement is described in 
Chapter 6,
 Repairs and Replacements, or you may wish to 
have
 your FIAT dealer carry out the work for you. If you can 
twist the belt through more than 90 degrees, it needs re-
tensioning. Also see Chapter
 6,
 Repairs and Replacements. 
m
 AUtOKAlIC CtMAU s/
 b 
14A. Remove the expansion tank filler cap. Move the heater 
control (a) to the red (open) position or, on automatic 
systems, press the TEMP button (b) on the dash until HI 
appears on the display (c). 
—i Job 12. Change camshaft timing belt. 
It is
 ESSENTIAL that you renew the camshaft drive belt at the 
recommended interval. See the Service Interval Chart at the 
start
 of this chapter. Chapter
 6,
 Repairs and Replacements 
explains how to carry out the work. 
14B. Loosen the 
worm-drive clip 
(arrowed) and 
pull off the 
bottom radiator 
hose.  

14C. Also open 
the drain plug or 
tap (B) at the 
centre of the rear 
flank of the 
engine block on 
both petrol and 
diesel engines. Drain the coolant into a container. On models 
with a separate expansion tank, detach the hose from the 
expansion tank and drain the tank. 
Q INSIDE INFORMATION: From time to time it's a good 
idea to flush the cooling system. With the bottom hose 
re-connected, disconnect and remove the top hose from 
the radiator. Insert the end of a garden hose first into 
the hose (packing the gap with a rag) and then the 
radiator inlet, flushing the system in both directions until 
the water comes out clear. Q 
IMPORTANT NOTE: Flush first with the heater control 
turned OFF until the engine and radiator are clear, so 
that you don't flush sediment into the heater. Then with 
the heater turned ON, flush the heater system out. 
14D. To prevent air-locks 
forming in the cooling 
system as it is refilled (all 
hoses and the drain plug 
reconnected, of course!), 
most models have two 
air-bleed screws strategi-
cally positioned in the 
system. These should be 
opened before refilling. 
The first (B or C) is 
located on the right-
hand side of the radiator 
(type dependant on 
version)... 
PART C: TRANSMISSION 
• Job 15. Check manual gearbox oil level. 
The combined oil level and filler plug is on the forward-facing 
side of the gearbox. Check the level with the car on level 
ground. 
15. From beneath the car, wipe 
around the filler plug with a rag 
to prevent dirt contamination. 
Remove the plug
 -
 using a 10 
mm Allen key
 -
 and top-up if 
necessary, using the specified 
Tutela transmission oil (see 
Chapter
 3,
 Facts and 
Figures), until oil just dribbles 
from the filler hole. Refit the 
plug. 
14E.... and the 
second (D)
 -
when fitted
 -
 is 
found on the 
heater hose near 
the top of the 
engine. Only 
undo the screws 
by two or three 
turns. Retighten both screws when air-free coolant emerges. 
This is the petrol engine... 
14F. ...and this 
the diesel engine 
location. 
H INSIDE 
INFORMATION: 
It seems that 
latest Tipos and 
Tempras were 
built without some or all bleed screws. Ryauto 
recommend removing the highest point of the top hose, 
refilling with coolant, while an assistant refits the hose 
smartly, losing as little coolant as possible. D 
Refill the cooling system with a 50/50 mixture of clean water 
and fresh Paraflu anti-freeze. Tighten the bleed screws (or 
hose) when coolant, and not air, comes out steadily. Run the 
engine for a few minutes and bleed again. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is highly likely that more air will be 
dislodged when you first use the car. Keep your eye on 
the coolant level (See Job 2)
 -
 perhaps carrying some 
50/50 diluted coolant with you for the first few journeys. 
• Job 16. Change manual gearbox oil. 
16. The combined 
gearbox and final 
drive oil should be 
drained at the time 
shown in the 
Service Interval 
Chart. Do so only 
after the car has 
been used and the 
gearbox oil is warm, so that it flows well. Remove the drain 
plug (on the end-face of the gearbox, accessed from beneath 
the car
 -
 not much room to get a spanner in!) and drain the 
oil into a container. (See page 8 on oil disposal.) Leave for 10 
minutes to drain completely, and refill with the correct grade 
of Tutela transmission oil through the level/filler plug, as 
described in Job 15.  

• Step 4: 
Disconnect the 
brake servo 
pipe from the 
vacuum pump 
(a) and all the 
water hoses 
from the 
thermostat (b). 
• Step 5: 
Disconnect the 
heater supply hose 
from the cylinder 
head. 
• Step 6: Unplug 
the temperature 
warning light 
connector from the 
cylinder head. 
• Step 7: 
Disconnect the glow 
plugs, supply lead 
(arrowed). 
Q Step 8: Disconnect and remove the fuel delivery pipes (a) 
- from the pump (b) and from the injectors (c). 
• Step 9: From the 
hoses leading to the 
expansion tank and 
the coolant pump. 
• Step 10: Undo 
the bolts (arrowed) 
and remove the 
power steering pump 
cover. 
• Step 11: Undo 
the bolts securing 
the pump to the inlet 
manifold (arrowed) 
and tie the pump 
clear. 
• Step 12: Undo 
the bolts (arrowed) 
and remove the 
power steering pump 
support bracket. 
88 
cylinder head, disconnect the coolant 
Job 14-10 
Job 14-12 
Job 14-11