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– if you are forced to stop your ve-
hicle (breakdown, limited visibility,
etc.) try to stop off the road. Turn on
the hazard lights and, if possible, the
dipped beam headlights. Rhythmically
sound the horn if you release anoth-
er vehicle is coming.
DRIVING IN THE
MOUNTAINS
– Check fluid levels (oil, brake fluid,
coolant) and tyre wear before driving
in the mountains;
– when driving downhill use the en-
gine braking effect by engaging a low
gear so as not to overheat the brakes;
– under no circumstances should you
drive downhill with the engine off or
with the gear in neutral, let alone with
the ignition key out;
– drive at moderate speed and avoid
“cutting” corners;
– remember that overtaking while
going uphill is slower and therefore re-
quires more free road. If you are be-
ing overtaken while driving uphill,
make it easier for the other vehicle
to pass.DRIVING ON SNOW
AND ICE
Here are some tips for driving in
these conditions:
– keep your speed down;
– use chains if the roads are covered
with snow;
– do not park the vehicle with the
engine running for long periods of
time: snow could divert exhaust fumes
into the passenger compartment;
– mainly use the braking effect of the
engine and under all circumstances
avoid braking sharply;
– when braking a vehicle not fitted
with ABS, reduce the possibility of the
wheels locking by varying the pressure
you exert on the brake pedal;
– do not accelerate suddenly and
avoid swerving;– in the winter, even apparently dry
roads may have icy patches. Be care-
ful therefore when driving over
stretches that do not get much expo-
sure to the sun or are lined with trees
or rocks where ice might not have
melted;
– keep a good distance from the ve-
hicles in front.
DRIVING WITH ABS
– ABS is a braking system that es-
sentially offers two advantages:
1) It prevents wheel lock and con-
sequent skidding in emergency stops,
particularly when the road does not
offer much grip.
2) it makes it possible to brake and
steer at the same time and direct the
vehicle where you want while braking.
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To get the most out of ABS:
– During emergency stops or when
grip conditions are poor, you will feel
a slight pulsation on the brake pedal.
This is the sign that the ABS is work-
ing. Do not release the brake pedal but
continue to press so as not to inter-
rupt the braking action;
– ABS enables you to brake and steer
at the same time. If you meet an un-
expected obstacle you can therefore
steer around it;
– the ABS prevents the wheels from
locking but it does not increase actu-
al grip conditions between tyre and
road. Therefore, even if your vehicle
is fitted with ABS, keep a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you and
keep your speed down when driving
into bends.
ABS serves to increase your control
over the vehicle, not to enable you to
go faster.Some suggestions which may help
you to keep the running costs of the
vehicle down and lower the amount
of toxic emissions released into the at-
mosphere are given below.
GENERAL
CONSIDERATIONS
Vehicle maintenance
Carry out the checks and adjust-
ments/regulations specified in the
“Service Schedule”.
Tyres
Check tyre inflation pressure regu-
larly. Tyres should be checked at least
once every four weeks: if the pressure
is too low, fuel consumption increas-
es as the resistance to the rolling
movement of the tyre is greater.Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much load.
The weight of the vehicle (specially in
urban traffic) and its trim greatly ef-
fects consumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof or ski racks from
the vehicle as soon as they are no
longer needed. These accessories re-
duce the aerodynamic penetration of
the vehicle and will increase con-
sumption. When transporting partic-
ularly large objects, use a trailer,
where possible.CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS
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142IN AN EMERGENCY
Bulbs
Main beam headlights
Dipped beam headlights
Front side lights
Front direction indicators
Side direction indicators
Rear direction indicators
Brake lights
Third brake light
Reversing light
Rear fog light/taillights
Front ceiling light
Rear ceiling light
Number plate lightW
60/55 W
60/55 W
5 W
21 W
5 W
21 W
21 W
21 W
21 W
21 W
10 W
15 W
5 W Type
H4
H4
R5W
P21W
W5W
PY21W
P21W
P21W
P21W
P21/4W
CW10
CW15
CW5
Figure
D
D
B
B
A
B
B
B
B
B
C
C
B
fig. 8
F0D0090m
TYPES OF BULBS fig. 8
Several types of bulbs are installed in
the vehicle:
A. Glass bulbs
Snapped into position. Pull to remove.
B. Bayonet connection bulbs
Remove from the bulb holder by
pressing the bulb and rotating it anti-
clockwise.
C. Cylindrical bulbs
Remove by pulling away from termi-
nals.
D. Halogen bulbs
To remove the bulb, release the clip
holding the bulb in place.
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144IN AN EMERGENCY
3)remove the bulb holder C-fig. 16
turning it slightly to release it;
4)remove the bulb E-fig. 17;
5) replace the bulb, refit the bulb
holder and the cover B-fig. 15. 6)be careful to position the bulb
correctly
7)refit the retaining clips, the con-
nector and the cover B-fig. 12and
lock it with the relevant clips.
fig. 15
F0D0099m
fig. 16
F0D0100m
fig. 17
F0D0101m
FRONT SIDE LIGHTS
To replace the bulb proceed as fol-
lows:
1)remove the headlight as described
previously;
2)release the retaining clips A-
fig. 15and remove the cover B;
fig. 13
F0D0097m
fig. 14
F0D0098m
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145IN AN EMERGENCY
REAR LIGHT CLUSTER
To replace a bulb proceed as follows:
1)loosen the two screws A-fig. 20
with a screwdriver
2)remove the light cluster Band dis-
connect connector C
3)loosen the two screws D-fig. 21
and remove the light cluster:
E- stop light bulb;
F- bulb for reversing light
G - bulb (amber) for direction indi-
cators
H- twin-light bulb for rear fog light
and taillight
fig. 20
F0D0073m
FRONT DIRECTION
INDICATORS
To replace the halogen bulb proceed
as follows:
1) remove the headlight as described
previously;
2)release the retaining clips A-
fig. 15 and remove the cover B;
3)remove the bulb holder D-fig. 16;
4)remove the bulb F-fig. 17push-
ing it slightly and turning it anticlock-
wise at the same time;
5)after replacing the bulb refit the
bulb holder and the cover B-fig. 15.SIDE DIRECTION
INDICATORS
To replace the bulb proceed as fol-
lows:
1)Press the lens in the direction
shown fig. 18
2)remove the bulb holder A-fig. 19
turning it slightly and replace the bulb
B.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
To replace these bulbs contact a Fi-
at Dealership.
fig. 18
F0D0137m
fig. 19
F0D0138m
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THIRD BRAKE LIGHT fig. 23
To replace the bulb, proceed as fol-
lows:
1)loosen the two nuts A-fig. 24set
inside the vehicle near the rear ceil-
ing light; 4)remove bulbs pushing them slight-
ly and turning them anti-clockwise.
5) replace the bulb, refit the bulb
holder in the light cluster, reconnect
connector Cand refit it all fastening
the screws without forcing them.For truck and chassis cab versions:
Unscrew the four screws H-fig. 22
and replace the following bulbs:
I- bulb for reversing light
- bulb for rear fog light
L- bulbs for taillight (2)
M- bulb for brake light
N- bulb for direction indicators.
fig. 21
F0D0072m
fig. 22
F0D0109m
fig. 23
F0D0156m
fig. 24
F0D0157m
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147IN AN EMERGENCY
NUMBER PLATE LIGHT
To replace the bulb D-fig. 28pro-
ceed as follows: insert the screwdriv-
er in housing A-fig. 27push the unit
rightwards and remove the bulb hold-
er B-fig. 28by pressing tab C. The
glass bulb Dis clipped in. 2)disconnect connector B-fig. 25;
3)press the two retaining clips C-
fig. 26and remove the bulb holder;4)remove the bulb Dpushing it
slightly and turning it anticlockwise;
5)replace the bulb, refit the bulb
holder, reconnect connector Band
refit it all fastening the two bolts with-
out forcing them.
fig. 25
F0D0158m
fig. 26
F0D0159m
fig. 27
F0D0110m
fig. 28
F0D0111m
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153IN AN EMERGENCY
System/Component
CBA (battery fusebox)
Body-builders’ current socket
Alternator
Alternator (2.0 - 2.0 JTD with heating system)
Alternator (2.8 JTD with heating system - 2.0 JTD
with climate control system)
CVM protection
CFO protection
CFO (optional fusebox under the dashboard on passenger’s side
for LH drive versions, on driver’s side for RH drive versions)
Webasto unit
Additional climate control
Chronotachograph
Phone
Alarm
Remote control
ABI for right power window
ABI for door lock
Alarm blinker
Rotating lights (Ambulance versions)
Webasto timer
ABI for left power window
Food box power
Additional heater fan
Left heated rear window
Door mirror defrosting device
Right heated rear window
Driver’s seat warmerFuse no.
F 73
F 72
F 72
F 72
F 70
F 71
F 61
F 56
F 34
F 34
F 34
F 34
F 48
F 38
F 60
F 63
F 58
F 47
F 59
F 57
F 54
F 41
F 40
F 45Ampere
70
125
70
100
150
80
20
30
10
10
10
10
20
20
10
30
5
20
15
15
15
10
15
15Location
Fig. 34
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