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COMPONENTS
Front power window on driver side
Front power window on passenger side
Signal from switch on brake pedal for electronic control units
Instrument panel (key-operated positive)
Instrument panel (+30)
ABS / ASR / ESP control unit (yawing sensor with ESP)
ABS / ASR / ESP control unit
Air bag control unit/OCS sensor (versions with rear side bags)
+30 Electronic injection system
Dashboard control unit
Climate control fan
Radiator fan (low speed - versions 1.416V, 1.616V, 1.816V, Multijet)
Radiator fan (high speed - versions 1.416V, 1.616V, 1.816V, Multijet)
Fan and radiator (versions 2.420V)
Horn
Fuel pump
Electronic injection primary services (petrol versions)
FUSE
F47
F48
F35
F37
F53
F42
F01 (MAXI-FUSE)
F50
F18
F72 (MIDI-FUSE)
F08 (MAXI-FUSE)
F06 (MAXI-FUSE)
F07 (MAXI-FUSE)
F06 (MAXI-FUSE)
F10
F21
F22
AMPERE
20
20
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
60
7.5
7.5
60
30
30
50
60
15
15
15
FIGURE
57
57
57
57
57
57
59
57
59
61
59
59
59
59
59
59
59
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COMPONENTS
Electronic injection system/Selespeed system
(2.4 20Vversions)/Radiator fan control unit(2.4 20Vversions) (key-operated positive)
Skywindow sunroof curtain
Skywindow sunroof
Additional heater (Multijet versions)
Glow plug warming (Multijet versions)
Free
Electronic injection primary services (Multijet versions)
+30 Selespeed
Electric power steering (key-operated positive)
Radio external amplifier
Driver’s seat warming
Front passenger’s seat warming
Steering wheel controls, Connect/Navigator, Parking sensors,
Rain/daylight sensor, Central console control panel,
Heating/climate control unit, Bluetooth system control unit,
Ideograph lighting, Set of switches for light control and
menu access-setting, Volumetric and antiraising sensor deactivation
buttons, Front ceiling light,
Sunroof controls (key-operated positive)
FUSE
F16
F45
F46
F73 (MIDI-FUSE)
F04 (MAXI-FUSE)
F20
F22
F23
F24
F54
F57
F67
F49
AMPERE
7.5
20
20
50
50
–
20
15
7.5
25
10
10
7.5
FIGURE
59
57
57
61
59
59
59
59
59
65
65
65
57
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fig. 67F0C0384m
fig. 68F0C0387m
TOWING SELESPEED
VERSIONS
For versions with Selespeed gearbox,
make sure that it is in neutral Nchecking
that the car moves when pushed) and pro-
ceed as for towing a normal car with me-
chanical gearbox following the instructions
given previously.
If setting to neutral is not possible, do not
tow the car. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Before starting to tow, turn
the ignition key to MAR and
then to STOP. Do not remove the
key. If the key is removed, the steer-
ing lock engages automatically re-
sulting in the impossibility to steer the
wheels.
WARNING
When towing, remember
that without the help of the
servobrake and power steering, a
greater effort is required on the ped-
al 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 components 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
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IMPORTANT - Battery
The charge in the battery should be
checked at the start of winter to limit the
risk of electrolyte freezing.
This check should be carried out more
frequently if the car is used mainly for
short trips, or if it is fitted with accessories
that permanently absorb electricity even
with the ignition key removed, especially
in the case of after market accessories. If
the car is used in hot climates or particu-
larly harsh conditions it is wise to check
the level of the battery fluid (electrolyte)
more frequently than specified in the “Ser-
vice schedule”. IMPORTANT - Pollen filter
If the car is used frequently in dusty or
heavily polluted environments it is advis-
able to replace the filtering element more
frequently; in particular it should be re-
placed if a reduction of the amount of air
admitted to the passenger compartment
is noted.
IMPORTANT - Diesel filter
The possibility of topping up with diesel
fuel not complying with EN590 European
Norm might make it necessary to replace
the filter more frequently than indicated
in the “Service Schedule”.Car maintenance should be
entrusted to Fiat Dealership.
For routine and minor main-
tenance operations you wish
to carry out yourself, always make sure
you have the proper equipment, gen-
uine Fiat spare parts and the necessary
fluids; do not however carry out these
operations if you have no experience.
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❒if the oil is below the MAXmark, top
up to reach the correct level;
❒after refitting the cap, insert the
breather tube firmly on the cap spout
and turn the ignition key to STOP.
IMPORTANT Do not add oil into the cir-
cuit tank having different specifications
from that already existing.
fig. 13F0C0121m
Used gearbox oil contains
dangerous substances for the
environment. For changing
the oil we advise contacting
Fiat Dealership, which is equipped for
disposing of used oil respecting the na-
ture and the law.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL FOR
ACTUATING SELESPEED
GEARBOX (where provided)
fig. 13
The oil should be checked with the car on
a level surface and with the engine stopped
and cold.
To check the level, proceed as follows:
❒turn the ignition key to MAR;
❒disconnect the breather tube and re-
move the cap Achecking that the lev-
el corresponds with the MAXmark on
the reservoir;
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IMPORTANT A battery which is kept at
a charge of less than 50% (optical indica-
tor with dark colour without green area
in the middle) for any length of time will
be damaged by sulphation leading to a re-
duction in cranking power.
Moreover, this might lead to a higher risk
of the battery electrolyte freezing (this
may even occur at -10°C). If the car is in-
active for a long period of time, refer to
“Car inactivity”, in section “Correct use
of the car”.In fact, since these devices continue ab-
sorbing energy even when the ignition key
is off, they gradually run down the battery.
The total intake of these systems (facto-
ry and after-market) must be less than 0,6
mA x Ah (of the battery) as shown in the
following table:
Battery
40 Ah
50 Ah
60 AhIf after buying the car, you want to install
electric accessories which require per-
manent electric supply (alarm, etc.) con-
tact Fiat Dealership whose qualified per-
sonnel, in addition to suggesting the most
suitable devices, will evaluate the overall
electric absorption, checking whether the
car’s electric system is capable of with-
standing the load required, or whether it
should be integrated with a more power-
ful battery.
Maximum
admitted
stand-by intake
24 mA
30 mA
36 mA
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To correctly wash the car:
❒ remove the aerial from the roof to pre-
vent 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.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.Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic sub-
stances (e.g.: petrol) or ketones (e.g.: ace-
tone) for cleaning front headlight plastic
lens.
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 STOP. After washing make sure that
the various protections (e.g. rubber caps
and various covers) have not been dam-
aged or removed. Detergents cause water
pollution. Therefore the car
should be washed in areas
equipped for collecting and
purifying the liquid used in the wash-
ing process.
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.
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Gearbox
– using manual gearbox .................. 140
– using Selespeed gearbox ............. 141
Glass holder .......................................... 73
Glove box light
(bulb replacement) ............................ 194
Glove box/oddment
compartments ................................... 71
Handbrake ........................................... 139
Hazard lights ......................................... 68
Head restraints ..................................... 41
Headlight washer .................................. 65
Headlights ............................................... 94
Heating and ventilation system ..44-46
Identification data ............................... 238
If an exterior light burns out ............. 184
If an interior light burns out .............. 192
Ignition switch ...................................... 20
In an emergency............................. 169
Independent additional heater ......... 56
Installation of electric/
electronic devices .............................. 101
Instrument panel ................................. 6
Instruments ........................................... 21
Interior fittings ..................................... 70
Interiors ................................................. 235Isofix (child restraint system) ........... 121
Jacking the car ..................................... 206
Keys ....................................................... 10
Load limiters ....................................... 113
Main beam headlights......................... 59
MSR (system) ....................................... 99
Multifunction display ........................... 23
Number plate lights
(bulb replacement) ............................ 191
OCS
(Occupant Classification System) .. 129
Oddment compartments .................. 73
Paint ...................................................... 233
Parking ................................................... 139
Parking lights ......................................... 69
Parking sensors .................................... 103
Performance ......................................... 253
Pollen filter ............................................ 225
Power windows ................................... 80
Presetting for mounting the
“Isofix ” child restraint system ...... 121 Electric power steering “Dualdrive” .. 102
Electronic alarm ................................... 17
Engine
– identification code ........................ 240
– technical data ......................... 241-242
Engine compartment
– washing ............................................ 234
Engine oil
– consumption .................................. 220
Environment protection .................... 108
EOBD (system) .................................... 99
ESP (system) ......................................... 97
External lights ....................................... 59
Fiat CODE (system) .......................... 8
Fire extinguisher .................................. 208
Fix&Go automatic ............................... 177
Flashing the headlights ........................ 59
Fluid level checks ................................. 216
Fluids and lubricants ........................... 259
Follow me home (device) ................. 60
Front fog lights ............................... 68-69
– (bulb replacement)......................... 186
Fuel consumption ................................. 261
Fuel feed/ignition ................................. 241
Fuel filler cap ........................................ 106
Fuses (replacement) ........................... 196