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TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT NOTES
For towing caravans or trailers the car
must be fitted with a certified tow hook
and an adequate electric system. Installa-
tion should be carried out by specialised
personnel who release a special document
for circulation on the road.
Install any specific and/or additional rear-
view mirrors as specified by law.
Remember that when towing a trailer,
steep hills are harder to climb, the brak-
ing spaces increase and overtaking takes
longer depending on the overall weight.
Engage a low gear when driving downhill,
rather than constantly using the brake.The weight the trailer exerts on the car
tow hook reduces by the same amount
the actual car loading capacity. To make
sure the maximum towable weight is not
exceeded (given in the log book) account
should be taken of the fully laden trailer,
including accessories and personal be-
longings.
Do not exceed the speed limits of the
country you are driving in. In any case do
not exceed 100 km/h.INSTALLING THE TOW HOOK
The towing device should be fastened to
the body by specialised personnel ac-
cording to any additional and/or integra-
tive information supplied by the Manufac-
turer of the device.
The ABS system with which
the car may be fitted does
not control the trailer braking system.
Drive with extreme care on slippery
roadbeds.
WARNING
Under no circumstances
should the car brake system
be altered to control the trailer brake.
The trailer braking system must be
fully independent of the car hydraulic
system.
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The towing device must meet current reg-
ulations with reference to 94/20/EC Di-
rective and subsequent amendments.
For any version the towing device used
must match the towable weight of the car
on which it is to be installed.
IMPORTANT Supplementary electric
loads other than external lights (e.g. elec-
tric brake, electric winch, etc.) shall be
used with running engine.Assembly diagram fig. 13-14
The tow hook structure must be fastened
in the points shown by the symbol
Øus-
ing a total of 6 M10 screws.
Counterplates
➀shall have a 4 mm min
thickness.
Counterplates
➁shall have a 6 mm min
thickness.
The hook should be fastened to the body
avoiding any type of drilling and trimming
of the rear bumpers that remains visible
when the hook is removed.IMPORTANT It is compulsory to fasten a
label (plainly visible) of suitable size and
material with the following wording:
MAX LOAD ON BALL 60 kg
After fitting, screw holes shall be sealed to
prevent exhaust gas inlet.

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F0C0249mF0C0434m
Existing
hole
Standard
tow ball
Existing
hole
Existing
hole
Rear axle
Existing
hole
fig. 13 - Saloon versionsfig. 14 - Multi Wagon versions
Full load
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“DUALDRIVE”
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE
(red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
If the warning light stays on, you will not
have steering assistance and the effort on
the steering wheel will be increased, steer-
ing is however possible. Contact Fiat Deal-
ership.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.HIGH TEMPERATURE
ENGINE COOLANT
FLUID (red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR
the warning light turns on, but it should go
off after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the en-
gine is overheated.
If the warning light comes on when dri-
ving, proceed as follows:
❒normal driving conditions: stop the
car, switch off the engine and check
whether the water level in the reser-
voir is not below the MIN mark. Oth-
erwise wait for few seconds to allow
engine cooling, then open slowly and
carefully the cap, top up coolant and
check whether its level is falling be-
tween MIN and MAX marks in the
reservoir. Check visually any leak and if
when restarting the warning light
comes on again, contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship.
❒Car heavy duty(e.g.: towing trailer
uphill of fully laden car): decrease speed,
if the warning light stays on, stop the
car. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes leaving the
engine on and slightly accelerated to
further activate the circulation of the
coolant fluid, then switch the engine off.
Check proper coolant level as de-
scribed previously.
IMPORTANT Under severe use of the
car, keep the engine on and slightly accel-
erated for few minutes before switching it
off.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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ENGINE STARTING.............................................................. 170
IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED ................................................ 171
QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT FIX & GO automatic ......... 177
WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB .................... 181
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT .......................... 184
IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ........................... 192
IF A FUSE BLOWS ................................................................. 196
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT ................................................... 205
JACKING THE CAR .............................................................. 206
TOWING THE CAR ............................................................ 206
FIRE EXTINGUISHER ........................................................... 208
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ENGINE STARTING
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, it is possible to start
the engine using an auxiliary battery with
the same capacity or a little higher than
the flat one.
Proceed as follows fig. 1:
❒Connect positive terminals (+ near the
terminal) of the two batteries with a
jump lead;
❒With a second lead, connect the nega-
tive terminal (–) of the auxiliary battery
and to an earthing point
Eon the en-
gine or the gearbox of the car to be
started;
❒Start the engine;
❒When the engine has been started, re-
move the leads reversing the order
above.
If after a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not insist but contact the near-
est Fiat Dealership.IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the
negative terminals of the two batteries:
sparks could ignite the flammable gas from
the battery. If the other battery is fitted in
another car, prevent accidental contacts
between the metal parts of the two cars.BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (by pushing,
towing, or coasting downhill) as this could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic ex-
haust system and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the servo-
brake and electrical power steering sys-
tem are not operating until the engine is
started, a greater effort will therefore be
required to press the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.
fig. 1F0C0194m
Under no circumstances
should a battery charger be
used to start the engine: it
could damage the electronic
systems and in particular the ignition
and injection control units.
Do not carry out this proce-
dure if you lack experience;
if it is not done correctly it can cause
very intense electrical discharges. In
addition, the fluid contained in the
battery is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. You
are also advised not to put naked
flames or lighted cigarettes near the
battery and not to cause sparks.
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Versions with alloy rims
Proceed as follows:
❒Tighten the pin A-fig. 10in one of the
fastening bolt holes on the wheel hub;
❒Insert the wheel on the pin and, using
the wrench provided, tighten the four
bolts available. This is facilitated by the
extension provided B;
❒Loosen the pin Aand tighten the last
fastening bolt;
❒Lower the car and remove the jack;
❒Using the wrench provided, fully tight-
en the bolts in the sequence shown
previously for the space-saver spare
wheel (see fig. 9).When you have finished
❒Stow the space-saver spare wheel G-
fig. 11in the space provided in the
boot;
❒Insert the partially open jack into the
container Fand force it slightly into its
seat so that it does not vibrate when
the car is moving;
❒ Put the tools back into their places in
the container;
❒Stow the container complete with tools
on the spare wheel and secure every-
thing with the clamping device E;
❒Correctly reposition the boot stiff cov-
er.
fig. 10F0C0217m
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front fig. 24
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective cover releasing
the catch;
❒turn the bulb holder Acounterclock-
wise and remove it;
❒remove the bulb Bpushing it gently and
turning counterclockwise;
❒replace the bulb and then refit the bulb
holder turning it clockwise, checking
that it is secured correctly;
❒refit the protective cover correctly.Side fig. 25
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒push the transparent cover Atowards
car running direction to compress the
catch;
❒remove the unit;
❒turn the bulb holder Bcounterclock-
wise, remove the snap-fitted bulb Cand
replace it;
❒ refit the bulb holder Bin the transpar-
ent cover, then position the unit mak-
ing sure the catch clicks into place.FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(where provided) fig. 26
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective cover releasing
the catch;
❒release the bulb holder catch A;
❒disconnect the electric connector B;
❒remove the bulb Cand replace it;
❒fit the new bulb, making the tabs of the
metallic part coincide with the grooves
on the reflector, reconnect the electri-
cal connector Bthen hook the bulb
holder catch A;
❒refit the protective cover correctly.
fig. 24F0C0177mfig. 25F0C0212mfig. 26F0C0176m