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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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IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT
IMPORTANT The battery charging pro-
cedure is described only for information
purposes. This operation should be car-
ried out by Fiat Dealership.
Charging should be slow at a low amp rat-
ing for 24 hours. Charging for a longer
time may damage the battery.Charge the battery as follows:❒disconnect battery negative terminal;
❒connect the charger cables to the bat-
tery terminals, observing the poles;
❒turn on the charger;
❒ when you have finished, turn the charg-
er off before disconnecting the battery;
❒ reconnect battery negative terminal.
IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch the
electronic car alarm off with remote con-
trol (see “Alarm” in section “Dashboard
and controls”).
The liquid contained in the
battery is poisonous and cor-
rosive. Avoid contact with the skin or
eyes. The battery should be charged
in a well ventilated place, away from
naked flames or possible sources of
sparks: danger of explosion and fire.
WARNING
Do not attempt to charge a
frozen battery: it must first-
ly be thawed, otherwise it may burst.
If freezing has occurred, the battery
should be checked by skilled person-
nel to make sure that the internal el-
ements are not damaged and that the
body is not cracked, with the risk of
leaking poisonous and corrosive acid.
WARNING
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TOWING THE CAR
The tow ring provided with the car is
housed in the tool box under the boot
mat.
TOW RING HOOKING
Proceed as follows:
❒release the cap operating the tab A-
fig. 67-68;
❒take the tow hook Bfrom its support;
❒ tighten the ring on the rear or front
threaded pin.
fig. 66F0C0247m
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JACKING THE CAR
If the car is to be lifted, go to a Fiat Deal-
ership which is equipped with the arm
hoist or workshop lift.
Jack up the car only by positioning the jack
arms or the shop jack in the points shown
in fig. 66.
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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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FIRE EXTINGUISHER
(where provided)
It is located on the right side of the boot;
position varies according to 3 fig. 69or
5-door versions fig. 70.
The fire extinguisher has a reference mark
(5p
❚for 5-door versions or 3p❚for 3-
door versions) for the extinguisher cor-
rect positioning on the retaining bracket.
fig. 69F0C0331m
fig. 70F0C0343m
fig. 71F0C0344m
To use the fire extinguisher, proceed as
follows: release the catch A-fig. 71and
open the tabs B.
IMPORTANT In addition to the fire ex-
tinguisher, it is also wise to keep a first-aid
kit and a blanket in the car.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................................. 210
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................. 211
ANNUAL INSPECTION SCHEDULE ............................... 213
ADDITIONAL CHECKS....................................................... 213
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS ................................................. 216
AIR FILTER .............................................................................. 225
POLLEN FILTER ..................................................................... 225
DIESEL FUEL FILTER ............................................................ 225
BATTERY .................................................................................. 226
WHEELS AND TYRES .......................................................... 229
RUBBER HOSES ...................................................................... 230
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS.................... 231
BODYWORK .......................................................................... 233
INTERIORS ............................................................................. 235
C C C C
A A A A
R R R R
M M M M
A A A A
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N N N N
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IMPORTANT The Scheduled Servicing
coupons are specified by the Manufactur-
er. The failure to have them carried 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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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,
windscreen/rear window washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke, if required
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions
(excluding 1.616Vversion)
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions
(1.616V version)
Check and adjust tappet clearance
(1.9 Multijet 8V version)
Check and adjust tappet clearance
(1.6 16V only version)
Check exhaust emissions (petrol versions)
Check exhaust emissions/smoke (Multijet versions)