2006 FIAT CROMA towing

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INDEX
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SAFETY
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
IF A TYRE IS
PUNCTURED
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Wheel changing and correct use of the
jack and space-saver spare wheel call for
some precautions as listed below.
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (by pushing,
towing, or coasting downhill) as this could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic exhau-
st system and damage it beyond repair.
Remember that the brake booster and the
power steering system are not operating
until the engine is started, a greater effort
will therefore be required to press the
brake pedal or to turn the steering wheel.
Alert other drivers that the
car is stationary in com-
pliance with local regulations: hazard
warning lights, warning triangle etc.
Any passengers on board should lea-
ve the car, especially if it is heavily la-
den. Passengers should stay away
from oncoming traffic while the
wheel is being changed on. If the
wheel is being changed on a steep or
badly surfaced road, place the wed-
ges or other suitable material under
the wheel to stop the car.
WARNING
The space-saver spare wheel
is specific to your car, do not
use it on other models, or use the spa-
re wheel of other models on your car.
The space-saver spare wheel shall
only be used in an emergency.
It shall only be used for the distance
necessary to reach a service point and
the car speed shall not exceed 80
Km/h. The spare wheel has an oran-
ge sticker that summarises the main
cautions for use and limitations. The
sticker should never be removed or
covered.
Never fit a wheel cap on a space-sa-
ver spare wheel. The sticker gives the
following information in four langua-
ges: caution! For temporary use only!
80 km/h max! Replace by normal
wheel as soon as possible. Do not co-
ver this label.
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TOWING THE CAR
The tow ring provided with the car is hou-
sed in the tool box under the boot mat.
TOW RING HOOKING fig. 47-48
Proceed as follows:
❒release the cap A;
❒take the tow hook Bfrom its support;
❒tighten the ring on the rear or front
threaded pin.
Refer to the specific chapter for towing
cars fitted with electronic automatic tran-
smission.
fig. 46F0L0098mfig. 47F0L0178m
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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.
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT The Programmed Mainte-
nance coupons are specified by the Man-
ufacturer- The failure to have them car-
ried out may invalidate the warranty.
Scheduled Servicing is performed by all Fi-
at Dealership, at pre-established times.
If during each operation, in addition to the
ones programmed, the need arises for fur-
ther replacements or repairs, these may
be carried out only with the explicit agree-
ment of the Customer.IMPORTANT You are advised to contact
Fiat Dealership in the event of any minor
operating faults, without waiting for the
next service coupon.
If your car is used frequently for towing,
the interval between one service coupon
and the other must be reduced.SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance is essential for en-
suring long car life under the best condi-
tions.
This is why Fiat has programmed a series
of checks and maintenance operations
every 30.000 km.
It is however important to remember that
scheduled servicing does not completely
cover all the car’s requirements: also in
the initial period before 30.000 km service
coupon and later, between one coupon
and another, ordinary care is still required
such as for example routine check and
topping up the level of fluids, tyre pressure
check, etc...
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒light system operation (headlights, di-
rection indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒windscreen wiper/washer operation
and windscreen/rear window blade
position/wear;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL
Selenia, products, designed and pro-
duced specifically for Fiat cars (see table
“Capacities” in section “Technical speci-
fications”).
HEAVY-DUTY
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-
peated and with external tempera-
tures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒driving in the city;
carry out the following checks more fre-
quently than required in the Service
Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
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INDEX
– "table" setting .................................. 32
Side/taillights
– control ............................................. 54
– front bulb replacement ................. 163
– rear bulb replacement .................. 165
Sunroof.................................................... 70
Smart washing ...................................... 57
Snow chains .......................................... 135
Sound system ....................................... 92
Spark plugs
– type ................................................... 211
Starting the engine
– bump starting ................................. 151
– diesel engines ................................. 121
– ignition switch ................................ 17
– jump starting .................................. 150
– petrol engines ................................ 120
– stopping the engine ...................... 122
– warming up the engine ................ 122
Steering ................................................... 214
Steering column lock .......................... 17
Steering wheel adjustment ................ 35
Storing the car ..................................... 136
Sun visors .............................................. 69
Suspensions ........................................... 214
Symbols .................................................. 7
Table ..................................................... 32
Tailgate ................................................... 76
Technical specifications ....................... 207
Third brake light .................................. 166
Tools ...................................................... 153
Top speeds ............................................ 221
Towing a trailer
– tow hitch installation .................... 132
Towing the car ..................................... 181T.P.M.S. system ..................................... 91
Transmission ........................................ 213
Tyre pressure ......................... 218-219
Tyres
– changing ........................................... 151
– snow tyres ...................................... 134
– standard ........................................... 217
– understanding tyre marking......... 215
Universal Isofix child restraint
system ................................................. 109
Using the manual gearbox ................. 124
Using the automatic gearbox ............ 125
Ventilation ........................................... 39
Volumetric protection ........................ 13
Warning lights and messages........... 137
Weights ................................................. 222
Wheel geometry................................... 215
Wheel replacement ............................ 151
Wheels
– changing ........................................... 151
– spare wheel .................................... 217
Window washing .................................. 57
Windows (cleaning) ............................. 205
Windscreen and rear window
wiper blades ....................................... 202
Windscreen washer
– control ............................................. 57
– fluid level ......................................... 195
Windscreen wipers
– blades ............................................... 202
– control ............................................. 57
– nozzles ............................................. 203
Windscreen/rear window/
headlight washer fluid level ............. 195 Rear ceiling lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 169
– control .............................................. 62
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 164
– control button ............................... 64
Rear window washer
– control ............................................. 59
– fluid level ......................................... 195
Rear window wipers
– blades ............................................... 202
– control ............................................. 59
– nozzles ............................................. 203
Rearview mirrors
– door mirrors .................................. 36
– driving mirror ................................ 36
– electric ............................................. 36
Refuelling ............................................... 224
Rev. counter ......................................... 18
Reversing light ...................................... 164
Rims
– understanding rim marking .......... 215
Roof rack/ski rack ................................ 84
Safety devices ....................................... 99
Seat adjustment ................................... 31
Seat belts
– general warnings ........................... 103
– load limiters ..................................... 102
– maintenance ................................... 104
– use .................................................... 100
Seats
– cleaning ............................................ 205
– electrically adjustable front
seats ................................................... 33
– manually adjustable front seats ... 31
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