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ESP SYSTEM (Electronic
Stability Program)
(where provided)
The ESP system is an electronic system
controlling the car stability in the event of
tyre grip loss.
The ESP system is therefore particularly
useful when grip conditions of the road
surfaces changes.
ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION
It is signalled by the blinking of the warn-
ing light
áon the instrument panel, to in-
form the driver that the car is in critical
stability and grip conditions.
ESP SYSTEM OPERATION
The ESP system is automatically activat-
ed when the car is started and cannot be
de-activated.FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of failure, the ESP system is
automatically disconnected and the warn-
ing light
áwill turn on glowing steadily on
the instrument panel, together with the
message on the display (see section
“Warning lights and messages”). In this
case, go to a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
Performance of the ESP sys-
tem, in terms of active safe-
ty should not induce the driver to take
pointless and unnecessary risks. The
style of driving must in any case al-
ways be adapted to the conditions of
the road surface, visibility an traffic.
Road safety is always the driver’s re-
sponsibility.
WARNING
ESP SYSTEM INITIALISATION
(after disconnecting the battery)
After reconnecting the battery, to restore
regular operation of the ESP system, pro-
ceed as follows:
❒turn the ignition key to MAR;
❒turn the steering wheel 1/4 turn both
clockwise and counterclockwise (to
pass through position “straight
wheels”);
❒turn the ignition key to STOPand then
back to MAR.
A few seconds later the warning light will
turn off; if it stays on contact Fiat Dealer-
ship.
These operations can also be performed
with the engine on.
During the use of the space-
saver spare wheel, the ESP
system carries on working. However,
you must remind that the space-saver
spare wheel has dimensions smaller
than the standard tyre and therefore
its grip is reduced as to the other car
tyres.
WARNING
For correct operation of the
ESP system, the tyres must
absolutely be of the same brand and
type on all wheels, in perfect condi-
tions and, above all, of type, brand
and size specified.
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Failure indications
In the event of malfunctioning, the ASR
system is automatically disconnected and
the warning light
áwill come on with
fixed light on the instrument panel to-
gether with the message on the display
(see section “Warning lights and mes-
sages”). In this case contact Fiat Dealer-
ship as soon as possible. MSR system
(engine braking torque control)
The car is fitted with a special system, in-
tegral with the ASR system, that in case of
sudden gear shifting, cuts in providing
torque to the engine thus preventing ex-
cessive driving wheel drive that, specially
in poor grip conditions, can lead to loss of
stability.
EOBD SYSTEM
The EOBD system (European On Board
Diagnosis) allows continuous diagnosis of
the components of the car correlated with
emissions.
It also alerts the driver, by turning on the
warning light
Uon the instrument pan-
el (together with the message on the dis-
play) (see section “Warning lights and
messages”), when these components are
no longer in peak conditions.
The objective is:
❒to keep the system efficiency under
control;
❒warn when a fault causes emissions lev-
els to increase;
❒warn of the need to replace deterio-
rated components.
The system also has a diagnostic connec-
tor that can be interfaced with appropri-
ate tools, which makes it possible to read
the error codes stored in the control unit,
together with a series of specific parame-
ters for engine operation and diagnosis.
This check can also be carried out by the
traffic police.
When using the spare wheel,
the ASR system is excluded
and the warning light
áon the in-
strument panel turns on glowing
steadily together with the message on
the display (see section “Warning
lights and messages”).
WARNING
For correct operation of the
ASR system, the tyres must
absolutely be of the same brand and
type on all wheels, in perfect condi-
tions and, above all, of type, brand
and size specified.
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SNOW TYRES
Use snow tyres of the same size as the
normal tyres provided with the car.
Fiat Dealership will be glad to provide ad-
vice concerning the most suitable type of
tyre for the customer’s requirements.
For the type of tyre to be used, inflation
pressures and the specifications of snow
tyres, follow the instructions given in para-
graph “Wheels” in section “Technical
specifications”.
The winter features of these tyres are re-
duced considerably when the tread depth
is below 4 mm. In this case, they should
be replaced.Due to the snow tyre features, under nor-
mal conditions of use or on long motor-
way journeys, the performance of these
tyres is lower than that of normal tyres. It
is therefore necessary to limit their use to
the purposes for which they are certified.
IMPORTANT When snow tyres are used
with a max speed index below the one
that can be reached by the car (increased
by 5%), place a notice in the passenger
compartment, plainly in the driver’s view
which states the max permissible speed of
the snow tyres (as per EC Directive).
All four tyres should be the same (brand
and track) to ensure greater safety when
driving and braking and better driveabili-
ty.
Remember that it is inappropriate to
change the direction of rotation of tyres.The max speed for snow
tyres with “Q” marking is
160 km/h; 190 km/h for tyres with “T”
marking and 210 km/h for tyres with
H marking. The Road Traffic Code
speed limits must however be always
strictly observed.
WARNING
Keep your speed
down when snow
chains are fitted. Do
not exceed 50 Km/h. Avoid
potholes, steps and pavements and
avoid also to drive for long distances on
roads not covered with snow to prevent
damaging the car and the roadbed.
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SNOW CHAINS
Use of snow chains should be in compli-
ance with local regulations.
Snow chains should only be applied to the
driving wheels (front wheels).
Check the tension of the chains after the
first few metres have been driven.
Use snow chains with reduced size: on
tyres 195/65 R15” and 205/55 R16” use
snow chains with reduced size with max
protrusion beyond the tyre profile of 9
mm.
IMPORTANT Snow chains cannot be fit-
ted to the space-saver spare wheel. So, if
a front (drive) wheel is punctured and
chains are needed, a rear wheel should be
fitted to the front of the car and the spare
wheel should be fitted to the rear.
This way with two normal drive wheels,
snow chains can be fitted to them to solve
an emergency.
IMPORTANT Snow chains may not be
used on tyres type 215/45 R17 87W since
interference can be generated with the
surrounding components.
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UNDERSTANDING TYRE
MARKING fig. 5
Example: 195/65 R 15 91T
195= Nominal width (S, distance be-
tween sidewalls in mm).
65= Percentage height/width ratio
(H/S).
R= Radial tyre.
15= Rim diameter in inches (Ø).
91= Load rating.
T= Maximum speed rating.
WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless tyres
with radial carcass. The homologated tyres
are listed in the Log book.
IMPORTANT In the event of discrepan-
cies between the information provided on
this “Owner handbook” and the “Log
book”, consider the specifications shown
in the log book only.
Attaining to the prescribed size, to ensure
safety of the car in movement, it must be
fitted with tyres of the same make and
type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes
with Tubeless tyres.SPARE WHEEL
Pressed steel rim. Tubeless tyre.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in measured from rim to
rim: – 1 ±1 mm.
The values refer to the car in running or-
der.
fig. 5F0C0200m
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
Saloon versions
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Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
195/65 R15 91T 1.9 1.9 2.1 2.1
1.416V205/55 R16 91V 2.1 2.1 2.3 2.3 4.2
215/45 R17 87W 2.3 2.3 2.7 2.5
1.616V195/65 R15 91H 1.9 1.9 2.1 2.1
1.9 Multijet 8V205/55 R16 91V 2.1 2.1 2.3 2.3 4.2
215/45 R17 87W 2.3 2.3 2.7 2.5
195/65 R15 91V 1.9 1.9 2.1 2.1
1.816V205/55 R16 91V 2.1 2.1 2.3 2.3 4.21.9 Multijet16V215/45 R17 87W 2.3 2.3 2.7 2.5
2.420V205/55 R16 91W 2.1 2.1 2.3 2.3
4.2
215/45 R17 87W 2.3 2.3 2.7 2.5STANDARD TYRES SPACE-SAVER
Size Medium load Full load SPAREWHEEL
Front Rear Front Rear
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Multi Wagon versions
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
(*) In full load conditions = 510 kg (including driver’s weight; special equipment and remaining load distributed on rear folded seats).
195/65 R15 91T 1.9 1.9 2.1 2.3/3.0 (*)
1.416V205/55 R16 91V 2.1 2.1 2.3 2.3/3.0 (*) 4.2
215/45 R17 87W 2.3 2.3 2.7 2.5/3.0 (*)
1.616V195/65 R15 91H 1.9 1.9 2.3 2.3/3.0 (*)
1.9 Multijet 8V205/55 R16 91V 2.1 2.1 2.3 2.3/3.0 (*) 4.2
215/45 R17 87W 2.3 2.3 2.7 2.5/3.0 (*)
195/65 R15 91V 1.9 1.9 2.3 2.3/3.0 (*)
1.816V205/55 R16 91V 2.1 2.1 2.3 2.3/3.0 (*) 4.21.9 Multijet16V215/45 R17 87W 2.3 2.3 2.7 2.5/3.0 (*)STANDARD TYRES SPACE-SAVER
Size Medium load Full load SPAREWHEEL
Front Rear Front Rear
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
1.416V - 1.616V- 1.816V- 2.420V- 1.9 Multijet 8V - 1.9 Multijet 16V
Tank capacity58
Reserve9
Only refuel cars with petrol engines with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95.
Only refuel cars with diesel engines with diesel fuel for motor vehicles conforming to the EN590 European Specification.
REFUELLING (litres)
195/65 R15 91T
205/55 R16 91V
195/65 R15 91H (❒)
215/45 R17 87W
195/65 R15 91H
205/55 R16 91V
215/45 R17 87W
195/65 R15 91V
205/55 R16 91V
215/45 R17 87W
205/55 R16 91W
215/45 R17 87W1.9
2.1
1.9
2.3
1.9
2.1
2.3
1.9
2.1
2.3
2.1
2.31.9
2.1
1.9
2.3
1.9
2.1
2.3
1.9
2.1
2.3
2.1
2.32.1 - 2.3 (❒)/3.0 (**)
2.3
2.1 - 2.3 (❒)/3.0 (**)
2.7
2.1 - 2.3 (❒)/3.0 (**)
2.3
2.7
2.1 - 2.3 (❒)/3.0 (**)
2.3
2.7
2.3
2.72.1 - 2.3 (❒)/3.0 (**)
2.3
2.1 - 2.3 (❒)/3.0 (**)
2.5
2.1 - 2.3 (❒)/3.0 (**)
2.3
2.5
2.1 - 2.3 (❒)/3.0 (**)
2.3
2.5
2.3
2.54.2
4.2
4.2
4.2 1.4
16V
1.9 Multijet 8V1.616V
1.816V1.9 Multijet 16V
2.420V
VERSIONS STANDARD TYRES SPARE
Size Medium load Full load WHEEL
Front Rear Front Rear
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1.416V1.616V1.816V2.420V1.9 Multijet8V1.9 Multijet 16V
litres kg litres kg litres kg litres kg litres kg
Engine sump 2.5 2.2 4.3 3.9 3.7 3.3 4.5 3.9 4.4 3.8
Engine sump and filter 2.8 2.5 4.9 4.4 4.2 3.7 4.7 4.0 4.7 4.0
(❒) Multi Wagon Versions
(**) Under maximum load conditions = 510 kg (comprising driver’s weight. special equipment and the remaining load distributed over the rear pulled down seats).