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GEARBOX AND DIFFERENTIAL
Five forward speeds with synchromesh, and reverse.
The ratios are as follows:TRANSMISSION
CLUTCH
Mechanically controlled with travel-
free pedal.
Pedal with adjustable height.
1.2 1.2 16V
In first gear 3.909 3.909
In second gear 2.158 2.158
In third gear 1.480 1.480
In fourth gear 1.121 1.121
In fifth gear 0.897 0.897
In reverse 3.818 3.818
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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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DIMENSIONS
P4C00387fig. 5 Boot volume (VDA standard)
With seats in normal
position:............................ 215 dm
3
With seats folded down and load
flush with the roof: ............ 910 dm3
The height and the tracks refer to
the car when empty.
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The underbody plate must be wider
than the plate in the boot. Further-
more, the edge of the plate must be
turned up to avoid sharp corners
coming into contact with the body.
The tow hitch must be anchored to
the body without any drilling or trim-
ming of the rear bumper that would
be visible when the tow hitch is re-
moved.
IMPORTANTA clearly visible plate
of a suitable size and made of suitable
material saying:
MAX LOAD ON THE BALL
COUPLING 70 kg
must be fixed at the height of the ball
coupling.
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
The body of the tow hitch (fig. 6)
must be fixed using 7 M10 screws at
the points indicated with the sym-
bol
Ø.All the anchorage points must have
suitable internal reinforcements made
of steel, 3 mm thick
Æ.After installation, the
holes for the retaining
screws must be sealed to
prevent the infiltration of exhaust
gases.
(*) Alternative value according to the tow hitch fitted.
fig. 6
P4C00307
Min. area in contact with the plates: 150 cm2
Spare wheel
compartment flat centre
Outer rear
wall line
Ground
Min. area in contact
with the plates: 176 cm
2Vehicle centreline
(vehicle fully laden)Vehicle
centreline
Spare wheel
centre
Seen from X
Seen from A
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Plates
– model plate........................ 145
– paint plate ......................... 146
Pollen filter ............................. 132
Power steering fluid level......... 130
Pretensioners .......................... 22
Radio-navigator .............. 65-169
– component location .......... 171
Rear foglights
– bulb replacement .............. 105
– control .............................. 44
Rear window opening .............. 47
Rear window shelf removal...... 52
Rear window washer
– control .............................. 43
– fluid level ......................... 129
Rear window wiper
– blades ............................... 138
– control .............................. 43
– nozzles............................... 139
Rearview mirrors
– electrical ........................... 20
– external ............................. 20
– internal ............................. 19
Remote control
(radio-frequency) ................. 15
– battery replacement ........... 16
– homologation numbers ...... 175
Removing the rear window shelf 52
Replacing a wheel.................... 94Rev counter ............................ 33
Reversing lights ....................... 104
Roof rack/ski rack ................... 55
Rubber tubing ......................... 137
Safe driving
– before getting behind
the wheel ........................... 75
– driving at night.................. 77
– driving in fog ..................... 78
– driving in rain ................... 77
– driving in the mountains.... 79
– driving on snow and ice ..... 79
– driving with ABS .............. 80
– when travelling .................. 76
Seat adjustments ..................... 17
Seat belt height adjustment ..... 21
Seat belts
– height adjustment .............. 21
– maintenance .................... 25
– use .................................... 21
– warnings............................ 24
Seats
– accessing the rear seats ...... 19
– adjustments ....................... 17
– cleaning ............................ 142
Side/taillights
– control .............................. 41
– front bulb replacement ..... 102
– rear bulb replacement ....... 105
Signs to help you drive correctly 5Snow chain........................ 85-154
Snow tyres......................... 86-153
Sound system .................... 64-169
– component location ........... 171
Spark plugs ....................... 73-135
Speedometer............................ 31
Starter motor .......................... 155
Starting the engine
– bump starting ................ 70-93
– emergency startup ......... 70-91
– ignition switch ................... 16
– jump starting ..................... 92
– starting the engine ............. 69
– stopping the engine............ 70
– warming up a recently
started engine .................... 70
Steering .................................. 152
Steering column lock .............. 17
Steering column stalks
– right-hand lever................. 42
– left-hand lever ................... 41
Steering wheel adjustment ...... 19
Storing the car......................... 87
Sun visors................................ 47
Sunroof ................................... 48
Suspensions ............................ 152
Symbols ................................. 6
Tailgate opening .................... 51
Technical specifications....... 144
Third brake lights ................... 105
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