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F 47
F 48
F 49
F 50
F 51
F 52
F 5320
20
7,5
7,5
7,5
15
7,5
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Power for control unit on driver side
Power for control unit on passenger side
+15 Branch point for steering wheel, Connect, rain sensor control unit,
climate control system, diesel fuel heater, volumetric protection control unit,
control unit for moving and warming left front and right front seat,
Hands-free kit control unit, phone presetting, cruise control,
instrument panel dimmer, sunroof curtain
Air bag system
+15 Branch point for electric steering, tyre pressure control unit
Rear window wiper, boot control unit relay coils, cigar lighter
+30 instrument panel
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F 70
F 71
F 72
F 73
F150
70
60
80
80 Fuse box near the battery
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Fuse box in engine compartment
Dashboard control unit 1
+ 30 Glow plug control unit (Multijet)
+ 30 Electric power steering branch point (excluding 2.2 petrol)
+ 30 Electric power steering branch point 2.2 petrol version
(set on battery case wall)
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When towing, remember
that without the help of the
brake booster and power steering, a
greater effort is required on the pe-
dal and steering wheel. Do not use
flexible cables for towing and avoid
jerks. During towing operations
make sure that fastening the joint to
the car does not damage the com-
ponents in contact with it. When
towing the car, you must comply
with the specific traffic regulations
regarding the tow ring and how to
tow on the road.
WARNING
Do not start the engine
when towing the car.
WARNING
Before fitting the hook,
clean accurately its threaded
seat. Before starting to tow, make su-
re to have tighten the hook.
WARNING
Before starting to tow, di-
sengage the steering lock
(see paragraph “Ignition device” in
section “Dashboard and controls”).
When towing, remember that
without the help of the brake boo-
ster and power steering, a greater
effort is required on the pedal and
steering wheel. Do not use flexible
cables for towing and avoid jerks.
During towing operations make su-
re that fastening the joint to the car
does not damage the components in
contact with it. When towing the
car, you must comply with the spe-
cific traffic regulations regarding the
tow ring and how to tow on the
road.
WARNING
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30 60 90 120 150 180
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SERVICE SCHEDULE
Thousands of km
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check light system operation(headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, boot lights, passenger compartment lights,
glovebox lights, warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation,
adjust nozzles if required
Check windscreen/rear window blade position/wear
Check front disk brake pad conditions and wear
and wear indicator operation
Check rear disk brake pad conditions and wear
Sight inspect the conditions of: body external parts,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever cleanness
and lubrication
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, power
steering, windscreen/rear window washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check power steering system (2.2 petrol versions)
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke, if required
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions (Multijet vers.)
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions (1.8 petrol versions)
Sight inspect timing belt (1.8 petrol versions)
Check and adjust tappet clearance (1.9 Multijet 8V vers.)
Check and adjust tappet clearance (1.8 petrol versions)
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CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS
1.Engine oil
2.Battery
3.Brake fluid
4.Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid
5.Engine coolant
IMPORTANT Topping up or change of
the power steering fluid of 2.2 petrol ver-
sions shall be carried out at a Fiat Deal-
ership.
fig. 1 - 2.2 versionsF0L0158m
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment;
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
When topping up take care
not to confuse the various
types of fluids: they are all in-
compatible with one another
and could seriously damage the car.
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fig. 2 - 1.8 versionsF0L0320m
1.Engine oil
2.Battery
3.Brake fluid
4.Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid
5.Engine coolant
6.Power steering fluidWhen topping up take care
not to confuse the various
types of fluids: they are all in-
compatible with one another
and could seriously damage the car.
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment;
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
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When topping up take care
not to confuse the various
types of fluids: they are all in-
compatible with one another
and could seriously damage the car.
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
1.Engine oil
2.Battery
3.Brake fluid
4.Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid
5.Engine coolant
6.Power steering fluid
fig. 3 - 1.9 Multijet 8V versionsF0L0208m
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment;
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
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fig. 4 - 1.9 Multijet 16VversionsF0L0209m
When topping up take care
not to confuse the various
types of fluids: they are all in-
compatible with one another
and could seriously damage the car.
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment;
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
1.Engine oil
2.Battery
3.Brake fluid
4.Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid
5.Engine coolant
6.Power steering fluid
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