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LIGHTS AND
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
ADVICE FOR PRESERVING
THE BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aesteth-
ic purpose, but also protects the under-
lying sheet metal.
In the case of deep scrapes or scores, you
are advised to have the necessary touch-
ing up carried out immediately to avoid
the formation of rust. Use only original
paint products for touching up (see “Body-
work paint identification plate” in section
“Technical specification”).
Normal paint maintenance consists in
washing at intervals depending on the con-
ditions and environment of use. For ex-
ample, in highly polluted areas, or if the
roads are sprayed with salt, it is wise to
wash the car more frequently.To correctly wash the car:
❒remove the aerial from the roof to
prevent damage to it if the car is
washed in an automatic system;
❒wash the body using a low pressure jet
of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy so-
lution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing with the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
When drying, take particular care with the
less visible parts like door surrounds, bon-
net and around the headlights where wa-
ter may stagnate. The car should not be
taken to a closed area immediately, but left
in the open so that residual water can
evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been left
in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this may
alter the shine of the paintwork.
❒Spraying the underbody, engine com-
partment, wheelhouse internal parts
and other parts with highly protective
wax products;
❒Spraying of plastic parts, with a pro-
tective function, in the more exposed
points: underdoor, inner fender parts,
edges, etc.;
❒Use of “open” boxed sections to pre-
vent condensation and pockets of
moisture from triggering rust inside.
BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation due to rust of any original el-
ement of the structure or body. For the
general terms of this warranty, refer to
the Fiat Warranty booklet.
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IEngine type.
LBody version code.
MSpare part code.
NSmoke opacity index (for diesel en-
gines).
IDENTIFICATION DATA
You are advised to note the identification
codes. The identification data stamped and
given on the plates and their position are
the following:
❒Model plate
❒Chassis marking
❒Bodywork paint identification plate
❒Engine marking.
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fig. 1F0L0160m
MODEL PLATE fig. 1
The plate is to be found on the front
crossmember of the engine compartment
and bears the following identification da-
ta:
AManufacturer’ name.
BHomologation number.
CVehicle type code.
DChassis number.
EMaximum vehicle weight fully loaded.
FMaximum vehicle weight fully loaded
with trailer.
GMaximum vehicle weight on front axle.
HMaximum vehicle weight on rear axle.
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ENGINE MARKING
Engine marking is stamped on the cylinder
block and includes the model and the
chassis number.
BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE fig. 3
The plate is applied inside the bonnet and
it bears the following data:
APaint manufacturer.
BColour name.
CFiat colour code.
DRespray and touch up code.
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CHASSIS MARKING fig. 2
It is printed on the passenger compart-
ment floor, near the right-hand front seat.
It can be reached by lifting the special flap
in the carpeting and includes the following
data:
❒car model;
❒chassis number.
fig. 2F0L0204mfig. 3F0L0161m
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DASHBOARD
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CORRECT USE
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
IINDEX
Gearbox
– use of the automatic gearbox ..... 125
– use of the manual gearbox ......... 124
Glass/can holders ................................ 68
Glove compartment/oddment
compartment ..................................... 68
Glove compartment light ................... 167
Handbrake ........................................... 123
Hazard lights ......................................... 63
Headlight washer
– control ............................................. 59
– fluid level ......................................... 195
Headlights ............................................... 85
– aiming device ................................... 85
– beam adjustment ........................... 85
Head restraints
– front ................................................. 34
– rear ................................................... 34
Heating and ventilation ...................... 39
Heating and ventilation system ........ 39
Identification data ............................... 208
Ignition switch ...................................... 17
In an emergency .................................. 149
Instrument panel
(left hand drive) ................................. 6
Instrument panel
(right hand drive) .............................. 236
Instruments ........................................... 18
Interior fittings ..................................... 66
Interiors ................................................. 205
Jacking the car ..................................... 180
Key with remote control ................. 9
Keys ........................................................ 8
Levels
– checking ........................................... 188
Load limiters ......................................... 102
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement .......................... 162
– control ............................................. 55
– flashing ............................................. 55
Manual climate control system ......... 41
Multifunction display ........................... 20
Number plate light ............................ 165
Oddment compartments ................. 67
Paint ...................................................... 204
Parking ................................................... 123
Parking sensors .................................... 94
Performance ......................................... 221
Plates
– body paint ........................................ 209
– identification data ........................... 208
Pollen filter ............................................. 197
Power steering fluid level ................... 195
Power windows
– controls ........................................... 75
Presetting for mounting the
"Universal Isofix" child
restraint system ................................. 109
Pretensioners......................................... 102
Protecting the environment ............. 97
Puddle light/door light ........................ 168
Radio frequency remote control:
Ministerial Certifications ................. 230
Radio transmitters and cellular
telephones ........................................... 93
Rain sensor ........................................... 58
Emergency key..................................... 11
Engine
– identification code.......................... 210
– marking ............................................ 209
– specifications .................................. 211
Engine compartment
– washing ............................................ 205
Engine coolant gauge .......................... 6
Engine coolant level ............................ 194
Engine oil
– checking level ................................. 193
– consumption .................................. 194
– technical data................................... 226
EOBD system ....................................... 90
ESP system ............................................ 88
Extending the boot .............................. 77
External lights ........................................ 54
Eyeglasses holder .................................. 68
Fiat CODE system ............................. 7
Flashing the headlights ........................ 55
Fluids and lubricants ........................... 226
Follow me home (device) ................. 56
Front ceiling lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 166
– control .............................................. 62
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 163
– control button ............................... 63
Fuel
– fuel cut-off switch ......................... 64
– gauge ................................................ 6
Fuel consumption ................................ 228
Fuel cut-off switch ............................... 64
Fuel filler cap ........................................ 96
Fuel gauge .............................................. 6
Fuses (replacement) ........................... 169
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS
DASHBOARD
The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions.
1. Side air vent - 2. Right steering column stalk: windscreen, rear window wiper and trip computer controls - 3. Instrument panel
and warning lights - 4. Left steering column stalk: external lights - 5. Central air vents - 6. Sound system - 7. Front passenger air bag -
8. Glovebox - 9. Heating/ventilation/climate controls - 10. Gearshift lever - 11. Cruise control lever - 12. Driver’s knees air bag -
13. Driver’s air bag - 14. Control unit access door - 15. Control plate.
F0L0340mfig. 1
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