2003 FIAT BARCHETTA bonnet

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ENGINE OIL fig. 2
Check the oil level a few minutes (ap-
prox. 5) after the engine has stopped
with the vehicle parked on level
ground.
The oil level must be between the
MINand MAXmarks on the dipstick.
The space between MINand MAX
corresponds approximately to half a
litre of oil.If the oil level is near or even below
theMIN mark, pour in oil through the
filler hole until it reaches the MAX
mark.
The oil level must never exceed the
MAXmark.
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
When the vehicle is new, the engine
has to be run in; engine oil consump-
tion can only be considered stable af-
ter travelling 5,000 to 6,000 km.
IMPORTANTOil consumption
depends on driving style and the con-
ditions the car is driven in.
fig. 2
P5S00614m
If the engine is hot, be very
careful when you put your
hands under the bonnet as you risk
burning yourself. Remember that
while the engine is hot, the electric
fan can start up and cause injury.
WARNING
Scarves, ties and loose
clothing may be caught in
the moving parts.
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USEFUL ADVICE
FOR LENGTHENING THE
LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
When you park the car, ensure the
doors, boot and bonnet are closed
properly. The courtesy light must be
off.
Do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,
hazard lights etc.) switched on for a
long time when the engine is not run-
ning.
IMPORTANT A battery which is
kept at a charge of less than 50% for
any length of time will be damaged by
sulphation leading to a reduction in
cranking power and a higher risk of
the battery electrolyte freezing (this
may even occur at –10°C).
If the car is inactive for a long peri-
od of time, refer to “Storing the car”
in the “Driving your car” chapter.If, after purchasing your car you
would like to add electrical accessories
that require a permanent power sup-
ply (alarm systems, hands-free phone,
radio navigator with satellite anti-theft
system, etc.), visit a Fiat Dealership.
The staff of experts, besides suggest-
ing the most suitable accessories in the
Lineaccessori range, will also check
whether the car electrical system can
support the required load or if a larg-
er size battery needs to be installed.
These devices will, in fact, run off the
battery even when the key is not in-
serted (car parked) and can deploy the
battery.
Incorrect fitting of elec-
trical and electronic ac-
cessories can seriously
damage the car.Batteries contain sub-
stances that are very
harmful for the environ-
ment. You are advised to have the
battery changed at a Fiat Dealer-
ship. It is properly equipped for
disposing of used batteries in an
environmentally-friendly way that
complies with the law.
Do not attempt to recharge
a frozen battery. Thaw it
first otherwise it could explode. If
the battery froze, make sure the in-
ternal elements are not broken
(short-circuit risk) and that the cas-
ing is not cracked (risk of spilling
the poisonous and corrosive fluid).
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ELECTRONIC ALARM
WIRING DIAGRAM AND
ADDITIONAL BRANCHES fig. 1
1- Right indicator/hazard lights
branch
fig. 1
P5S00726m
2- Passenger compartment sensor
3- Front right ground
4- Diagnostic socket5- Optional device protection fuse-
box
6- Radio-frequency receiver
7- “Electronic alarm on” led
8- Electronic alarm control unit
9- Bonnet switch
10- Boot switch
11- Ignition switch powering
12- Right door switch
13- Left door switch
14- Indicator light 15A fuse and
branch unit
15 - Left indicator/hazard lights
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LOCATION
OF COMPONENTS
IN THE VEHICLE fig. 2
A- Radio-frequency receiver in ceil-
ing light
B - “Bonnet open” signal switch con-
trol (adjustable cap)
C- “Bonnet open” signal switch
D- “Right door open”, “left door
open” and “boot open” signal switch
E- Electronic alarm control unit (in
the engine compartment)
F- “Electronic alarm on” warning led
G- Radio-frequency remote control
H- Passenger compartment protec-
tion sensor (located under the central
tunnel).
fig. 2
P5S10042m

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INDEX
ABS ........................................... 56
Accessories purchased
by the owner .............................. 82
Accessory installation......... 149
Air cleaner................................... 122
Air recirculation ......................... 36
Airbags
– general information ............ 60
– switching the passenger side
airbag off .............................. 59
Ashtray ......................................... 43
Battery
– jump starting ................ 85-105
– liquid level ............................ 123
– recharging ............................. 105
Bodywork
– maintenance ......................... 130
– paint identification plate .... 137
– versions ............................... 137
Bonnet .......................................... 53
Boot
– opening/closing.................... 55
Brake fluid level .......................... 121Brake lights .................................. 96
Brakes
– fluid level............................... 121
– service and emergency
brakes .................................... 139
Bulb replacement ....................... 91
Car maintenance................. 111
Capacities ............................. 64-144
Catalytic converter .................. 66
Ceiling light.................................. 42
– bulb replacement ............... 98
Cellular phone setup................. 63
Central door locking................. 44
Cheap running ............................ 78
Children (safety) ........................ 24
Cigar lighter ................................ 43
Climate control system ............ 36
– controls................................. 36
– maintenance ......................... 130
Clutch ........................................... 139
CO
2emissions ........................... 147
Containing running costs
and pollution ........................... 76
Dashboard ................................ 7Defrosting.................................... 35
Demisting..................................... 35
Digital clock ................................ 29
Dimensions ................................ 142
Dipped-beam headlights
– controls ............................... 38
– bulb replacement ............... 93
Direction indicators
– controls ............................... 39
– front bulb replacement ..... 94
– rear bulb replacement ...... 95
– side bulb replacement ...... 95
Doors ........................................... 44
Driving your car..................... 67
Electric windows ..................... 45
Electronic alarm.................. 13-150
Electronic control units............ 125
Engine
– cooling................................... 138
– fuel feed/ignition ................. 138
– identification code .............. 136
– lubrication ............................ 138
– specifications........................ 137
Engine compartment washing . 132