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Changing the windscreen wiper
blades fig. 18
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the windscreen wiper arm Aand
position the blade so that it forms an
angle of 90° with the arm;
❒remove the snap fitted blade Afrom
arm B;
❒fit the new blade and check it is prop-
erly locked into place.Changing the rear window blade
fig. 19
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the cover Aand remove the arm
from the car, slackening the nut Bthat
fastens it to the pivot pin;
❒fit the new arm, positioning it cor-
rectly, and fully tighten the nut;
❒lower the cover.
WINDSCREEN/
REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using
special products; TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35 is recommended.
If the rubber blades are bent or worn they
should be replaced. In any case they should
be changed once a year.
A few simple notions can reduce the pos-
sibility of damage to the blades:
❒if the temperature fall below zero,
make sure that ice has not frozen the
rubber against glass. If necessary, thaw
using an antifreeze product;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in ad-
dition to protecting the blades, this
prevents effort on the motor and
overheating;
❒do not operate the windscreen and
rear window wipers on dry glass.
fig. 18F0L0203m
Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
fig. 19F0L0150m
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Rear window wiper fig. 21
Rear window washer jets can be adjust-
ed in the same way.
The nozzle holder is on the rear window.
HEADLIGHT WASHERS
Regularly check that the spray jets are in-
tact and clean.
The headlight washers are automatically
switched on when the windscreen wash-
er is operated and the headlights are on.
BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM
ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are the fol-
lowing:
❒atmospheric pollution;
❒salty air and humidity (coastal areas,
or hot humid climates);
❒seasonal environment conditions.
Not to be underestimated is also the abra-
sive action of wind-borne atmospheric
dust and sand and mud and gravel raised
by other cars.
On your Fiat Croma, Fiat implemented
the best manufacturing technologies to ef-
fectively protect the bodywork against
corrosion.
These include:
❒Painting products and systems which
give the car particular resistance to
corrosion and abrasion;
❒Use of galvanised (or pretreated) steel
sheets, with high resistance to corro-
sion; SPRAY NOZZLES
Windscreen wiper fig. 20
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly check
that there is fluid in the reservoir: see
“Checking fluid levels” in this section).
Then check that the nozzle holes are not
clogged, if necessary use a needle.
Fluid jets shall be directed at about 1/3
height from the window upper edge.
fig. 20F0L0152mfig. 21F0L0151m
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Windows
Use specific window cleaner products.
Use also clean cloths to avoid scratching
the glass or damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT The inside of the
rearscreen should be wiped gently with a
cloth in the direction of the filaments to
avoid damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
At the end of the winter the engine com-
partment should be carefully washed,
without directing the jet against electron-
ic control units. Contact a specialised
workshop to have this done.
IMPORTANT The car should be washed
with the engine cold and the ignition key
at OFF. After washing make sure that the
various protections (e.g. rubber caps and
various covers) have not been damaged or
removed.INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not
trapped under the mats (due to water
dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which
could cause oxidisation of the sheet met-
al.
CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC
AND VELVET PARTS
Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to re-
move dust. Velvet is cleaned better if the
brush is moistened.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and neutral de-
tergent.
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
Remove dried on dirt with lightly moist-
ened chamois leather or cloth without
pressing too hard.
Remove liquid or grease stains with a dry
absorbent cloth without rubbing. Then
wipe with a soft cloth or chamois leather
with water and neutral soap. Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under trees;
the resinous substance many species re-
lease give the paint a dull appearance and
increase the possibility of triggering rust
processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is particularly ag-
gressive.
Detergents cause water pollu-
tion. Therefore the car should
be washed in areas equipped
for collecting and purifying the
liquid used in the washing process.
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2.2
litres kg
62 –
7 - 9 –
7.4 –
5–
– 0.750
3 (5) –2.2 a.t.
litres kg
62 –
7 - 9 –
7.4 –
5–
– 0.750
3 (5) –Recommended products and
genuine lubricants
Unleaded petrol
with no less than 95 R.O.N
(EN228 Specification)
Mixture of 50% demineralised wa-
ter and 50% PARAFLU UP
SELENIA PERFORMER
MULTIPOWER
TUTELA TOP 4
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35
CAPACITIES
Fuel tank:
including a reserve of:
Engine cooling system– with climate control:
Engine sump and filter:
Hydraulic brake circuitwith ABS:
Windscreen/rear window
/headlight washer fluid reservoir: (*)
(*) The values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washers.1.8
litres kg
62 –
7 - 9 –
7.4 –
4.5 –
– 0.750
3 (5) –
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1.9 Multijet8V
litres kg
62 –
7 - 9 –
7.7 –
4.5 –
– 0,750
3 (5) –
1.9 Multijet 16V
litres kg
62 –
7 - 9 –
7.7 –
4.5 –
– 0,750
3 (5) –
2.4 Multijet20V a.t.
litres kg
62 –
7 - 9 –
7.7 –
5.4 –
– 0,750
3 (5) –1.9 Multijet 16Va.t.
litres kg
62 –
7 - 9 –
7.7 –
4.5 –
– 0,750
3 (5) –Recommended products and
genuine lubricants
Diesel fuel for motor vehicles
(Specification EN 590)
Mixture of 50% demineralised wa-
ter and 50% PARAFLU UP
SELENIA WR
TUTELA TOP 4
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35
Fuel tank:including a reserve of:
Engine cooling
system
– with climate control:
Engine sump and filter:
Hydraulic brake circuit
with ABS:
Windscreen/rear window/
headlight washer
fluid reservoir: (*)
(*) The values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washers.
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Genuine fluids
and lubricants
TUTELA CAR
MATRYX
TUTELA GI / V
TUTELA GI / VI
TUTELA GI / R
TUTELA STAR 500
TUTELA MRM
ZERO
TUTELA TOP 4
PARAFLU UP
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL
SC 35Applications
Mechanical gearbox
anddifferentials
5-speed automatic
transmissions
(petrol versions)
6-speed automatic
transmissions
(Multijet versions)
Hydraulic power
steering
CV joints
on wheel side
CV joints
on differential side
Brake and clutch hy-
draulic controls
Cooling
circuits
Proportion:
50% water and
50% Paraflu UP
To be used diluted
or undiluted Fluid and lubricant specifications
for correct car operation
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85
that passes API GL-4 specifications
Special lubricant for 5-speed automatic transmissions with
controlled slip torque
converters
Special lubricant for 6-speed automatic transmissions with
controlled slip torque
converters
Synthetic fluid for hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems
Molibdenum disulphide, lithium soap based grease
NLGI 2 consistency
Lithium soap based grease
NLGI 0 consistency
Synthetic fluid, F.M.V.S.S. no. 116, DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J-1704, CUNA NC 956-01
Protective with antifreeze action, red colour
based on inhibited monoethylen
glycol and organic formula, that passes
CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants
CUNA NC 956-11 Use
Lubricants
and greases for
transmissions
Brake fluid
Protective agent
for radiators
Windscreen
and rear window
washer fluid
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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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– "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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