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C Tubular bulbs
Release these bulbs from rela-
tive contacts to remove them.
D Halogen bulbs
Release the securing spring
from its seat to remove the
bulb.BULB Fig. 9 TYPE POWER
Main beam headlights
Dipped beam headlights
Front side lights
Front direction indicators
Side direction indicators
Rear direction indicators
Foglights
Reverse lights
Rear brake and side lights
Rear side lights
Rear fog lights
Third brake light
Number plate
Ceiling light (1.2 16VM Nblue- LS versions)
Ceiling light:
– with courtesy light
– with map light
BootD H3 12V-55W
D H7 12V-55W
A W5W 12V-5W
B PY21W 12V-21W
A W5W 12V-5W
B PY21W 12V-21W
D H1 12V-55W
B P21W 12V-21W
B R5W 12V-21/5W
B R5W 12V-21W
B P21W 12V-21W
A W5W 12V-5W
C C5W 12V-5W
C – 12V-10W
C – 12V-10W
A – 12V-6W
C C5W 12V-5W
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IF AN INTERIOR
LIGHT BURNS OUTrounding it, by inserting the tip of a
screwdriver between the cover frame
and the second frame as illustrated in
(fig. 25).
CEILING LIGHT
(all other versions)
To replace a bulb:
1)Remove the 2 plastic caps Aand
release cover B (fig. 26).
2)Unscrew the 4 screws securing the
ceiling light unit that can be seen.
3)Press tab A (fig. 27)to open the
bulb holder.
4)Replace the burnt-out bulb.
B- 12V-10W bulb for courtesy light.
C- 12V-6W bulb for map-reading
light. NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To replace the 12V-5W (type C5W)
bulb, unscrew the securing screws A
(fig. 24)and remove the lens.
CEILING LIGHT (1.2
16VM Nblue
- LS)
To replace the 12V-10W bulb in the
ceiling lamp, remove the transparent
cover, together with the frame sur-Modifications or repairs
to the electrical system
carried out incorrectly and
without bearing the features of the
system in mind can cause mal-
functions with the risk of fire.
fig. 24
P4C00147
fig. 25
P4C00164
fig. 26
P4C00064
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SERVICE SCHEDULE
thousands of kilometres
Check tyre conditions and wear and adjust inflation pressure,
if required
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, boot, passenger compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.).
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation and adjust nozzles.
Check front and rear wiper blade position and wear
Check front disc brake pad conditions and wear
Check rear drum brake lining conditions and wear
Inspect conditions of: outside bodywork, underbody protection,
piping/hosing (exhaust – fuel lines – brake lines), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)
Check tension and conditions of various control belts and adjust,
if required
Check utility drive belt conditions
Check and adjust tappet clearance (1.2
16VM Nblueand1.2 LS versions)
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke
Check evaporation system
Replace air cleaner cartridge
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STEERING
Four-spoke steering wheel with Air
bag.
Energy-absorbing jointed steering
column. It may be adjusted for rake
(where fitted).
Permanently lubricated variable ra-
tio rack and pinion steering box.
Hydraulic power steering.
Minimum turning circle:
9.6 m (1.2
16VM Nblue- 1.2 - 1.2
16V); 10.7 m (1.2 16VM Nred).
Number of steering wheel turns lock
to lock:
– approx. 3 (1.2
16VM Nblue- 1.2
- 1.2
16V);
– approx. 2.5 (1.2
16VM Nred).
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SUSPENSION
FRONT
Independent wheel, MacPherson-
type with cast-iron wishbones an-
chored to an auxiliary cross-member.
Off-set coil springs and double-ac-
tion dampers.
Anti-roll bar.REAR
Independent wheel with cast-iron
wishbones.
Coil springs and dampers with spe-
cial low-friction bushings.
Anti-roll bar.
Auxiliary H-shaped frame consisting
of a tubular cross structure and two
side members welded to it; the whole
assembly is anchored to the bodyshell
with 4 flexible blocks.
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WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed-steel or alloy rims; specific
wheel bolts (different dimensions and
reciprocally incompatible) for each of
the 2 types of rim.
Tubeless tyres.
The vehicle log-book also lists all
types of homologated tyres.IMPORTANTIn the event of dis-
crepancies between the information
given in the Owner Handbook and
that shown in the log-book, refer to
the latter only.
Even if the specified dimensions are
complied with, the vehicle, for safety
reasons, must still be fitted with tyres
of the same make and type on all
wheels.
Rim Tyre
1.2
16VM Nblue- 1.2 LS -
1.216VLS 5.00B x 14"H - 31.5 165/65 R14 78T
1.2
16VLX alloy rim 5aJ x 14"H2 - 41.5 185/60 R14 82H
185/60 R14 82T
Alloy rims and extra wide tyre
(1.2
16VM Nblue- 1.2 LS -) 5aJ x 14"H2 - 41.5 185/60 R14 82H
1.216VLS (optional) 185/60 R14 82T
1.2
16VM Nredalloy rim 6J x 15"H2 - 36.5 195/50 R15 82H (*)
5aJ x 14"H2 - 41.5 (▲) 185/60 R14 82H (▲)
(*) Chains cannot be fitted on this tyre.
(
▲) Alternative.
IMPORTANTNever use inner tubes
on tubeless tyres.
Do not secure alloy wheels with bolts
designed to secure steel wheels and
vice-versa. For the compatibility be-
tween wheels and bolts and between
these and the spare wheel, refer to the
indications given in the paragraph “If
a tyre is punctured”.
SNOW TYRES
Use snow tyres with the following di-
mensions:
all versions except 1.2
16VM Nred:
type ....... 165/65 R14 78Q (M+S);
or ............185/60 R14 82Q (M+S)
for 1.2
16VM Nredversion:
type ...................195/50 R15 82H
or ...........165/65 R14 78Q (M+S)
185/60 R14 82Q (M+S)
together
with rim .........5.00Bx 14" H-31.5
or rim .............5aJ x 14" H2-41.5
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SNOW CHAINS
The maximum height off the tyre allowed is 12 mm.
Snow chains cannot be fitted on the 1.2
16VM Nredversion standard 195/50 R15
82 H tyres.
Alternatively, have 185/60 R14 82H tyres fitted on which snow chains can be
mounted.
Rim Tyre
1.2
16VM Nblue- 1.2 (except for ABSoption - 185/60 tyre-alloy wheels) 4.50Bx13"H 135/80 B13 78T
All versions with ABS,
versions with 185/60 tyres,
versions with alloy rims 4.00Bx14"H 135/80 B14 80P
1.216VM Nred4.00Bx14"H 135/80 B14 80P
SPARE WHEEL
Pressed-steel rim.
Tubeless tyre.UNDERSTANDING
TYRE MARKINGS
Example
185/60 R 14 82 H
185= Nominal width (distance
between sidewalls in mm).
60= Height/width ratio
(as a percentage).
R= Radial tyre.
14= Rim diameter (in inches).
82= Load rating.
H= Maximum speed rating.
Maximum speed rating
Q= up to 160 km/h.
R= up to 170 km/h.
S= up to 180 km/h.
T= up to 190 km/h.
U=up to 200 km/h.
H= up to 210 km/h.
V= over 210 km/h.
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PERFORMANCE
Maximum speeds after running in, in km/h.
1.2 1.2 16V1.216VM Nblue
1.216VM
Nred
1st41 45 42
2nd73 82 77
3rd107 120 112
4th141 158 148
5th158 174 174
Reverse 42 46 43
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Versions 1.2 1.2 LS 1.2 16V1.216VM NblueLS LX 1.2 16VM
Nrosso
A 1435 1435 1435 1435 1435
B 1395 1405* 1405* 1385** 1399
C 1380 1390* 1390* 1370** 1381
D 1690 1690 1690 1690 1690
E 795 795 795 795 795
F 2380 2380 2380 2380 2380
G 548 548 548 548 548
H 3741 3741 3741 3741 3741
Dimensions in mm.
* with tyre 165/65 R14
** with tyre 185/60 R14
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