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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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CAPACITIES
Fuel tank:including a reserve of:
Engine cooling system:
Engine sump:
Engine sump and filter:
Engine sump, filter and pipes (factory filling):
Transaxle:
Steering box:
Hydraulic power steering:
CV joint cavities and boots
(each):
Front and rear hydraulic brake circuits:
Hydraulic brake circuits with ABS
wheel anti-lock system:
Windscreen and rear window
liquid reservoir:
Climate control system
(*) For temperatures lower than –20°C, we recommend using SELENIA PERFORMERSAE 5W-30.
1.2
litres kg
45 –
5-8 –
4.5 –
2.5 2.2
2.8 2.5
3.1 2.75
1.7 1.5
–0.13
0.7 0.65
– 0.1
0.4 –
0.5 –
2.2 –
– 0.65±0.025Fuel required
Recommended products
Premium unleaded petrol octane
no. not less than 95 (R.O.N.)
50-50 mixture of distilled
water and PARAFLU
11fluid
SELENIA 20K(*)
TUTELA CAR ZC 75 SYNTH
K 854
TUTELA GI/A
TUTELA MRM 2
TUTELA TOP 4
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and DP1liquid
R134a
rs
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Fuel tank:
including a reserve of:
Engine cooling system:
Engine sump:
Engine sump and filter:
Engine sump, filter and pipes (factory filling):
Transaxle:
Steering box:
Hydraulic power steering:
CV joint cavities and boots
(each):
Front and rear hydraulic brake circuits:
Hydraulic brake circuits with ABS
wheel anti-lock system:
Windscreen and rear window
liquid reservoir:
Climate control system:
(*) For temperatures lower than –20°C, we recommend using SELENIA PERFORMERSAE 5W-30.
1.216V
litres kg
45 –
5-8 –
4.5 –
2.5 2.2
2.8 2.5
3.1 2.75
1.7 1.5
–0.13
0.7 0.65
– 0.1
0.4 –
0.5 –
2.2 –
– 0.65±0.025
Fuel required
Recommended products
Premium unleaded petrol octane
no. not less than 95 (R.O.N.)
50-50 mixture of distilled
water and PARAFLU
11fluid
SELENIA 20K(*)
TUTELA CAR ZC 75 SYNTH
K 854
TUTELA GI/A
TUTELA MRM 2
TUTELA TOP 4
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and DP1liquid
R134a
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Use
Drive lubricantsand grease
Steering box lubricant
Brake products
Radiatorantifreeze
Windscreen
washer liquidApplications
Manual gearbox
and differentials
CV Joints
Hydraulic
power steering
Rack steering box
Brake circuit
component
lubrication
Hydraulic brake
and clutch controls
50-50 mix
down to –35°C
To be used neat Recommended
fluids and lubricants
TUTELA CAR
ZC 75 SYNTH
TUTELA MRM 2
TUTELA GI/A
K 854
SP 349
TUTELA TOP 4
PARAFLU
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DP1 Specifications of fluids and lubricants
to use for best car operation
SAE 75W80 EP oil exceeding API GL5 and
MIL - L - 2105 D LEV specifications
Molybdenum disulphide, lithium-soap based grease,
water-resistant NLGI consistency no. 2
ATF DEXRON II D LEV, SAE 10W oil
Lithium-soap base grease, containing molybdenum
sulphide NLGI consistency no. 000
Special grease compatible with brake fluid
Synthetic fluid: NTHSA n° 116 DOT 4 ISO 4925,
SAE J-1703, CUNA NC 956 - 01
Protective compound with ethylene glycol base
antifreeze: CUNA NC 956 - 16
Alcohol and surfactants mixture: CUNA NC 956 - 11
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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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