
118CAR MAINTENANCE
RUBBER TUBING
Follow the SERVICE SCHEDULEto the
letter as concerns braking, power
steering and fuel line rubber tubing.
Ozone, high temperatures and long
absence of fluid in the system can in
fact cause the hardening and cracking
of the pipes with possible loss of fluid.
A careful check is therefore essential.
WINDSCREEN AND
REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part
with suitable products. We recom-
mendTUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC35.
Change the blades if the rubber edge
is warped or worn out. You should in
any case change them approximately
once a year. If a replacement is necessary, always
use new tyres and avoid using ones
the origin of which you are not cer-
tain about.
The Fiat 600 fits tubeless tyres. Un-
der no circumstances use an inner
tube with these tyres.
If you replace a tyre it is a good idea
to change the inflation valve, too.
To ensure the front and rear tyres
all wear evenly, you are advised to
change the tyres over every 10-15
thousand kilometres keeping them on
the same side of the car so as not to
reverse the direction of rotation.
Do not change the tyres
over in criss-cross fashion
by moving a tyre from
the left hand side of the car to
the right and vice versa.
Travelling with worn
wiper blades is dangerous
because it reduces visibil-
ity in bad weather.
In winter if the temperature falls be-
low zero, make sure the blades are
not frozen to the windscreen. If nec-
essary, free them with a de-icing com-
pound.
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Modifications or repairs
to the fuel feed system
that are not carried out
properly or do not take the sys-
tem’s technical specifications
into account can cause malfunc-
tions leading to the risk of fire. FUEL SUPPLY IGNITION
Integrated multipoint electronic in-
jection and ignition system: a single
control units controls both function
processing injection time (for fuel me-
tering) and spark advance angle at the
same time.
SPARK PLUGS
The cleanness and soundness of the
spark plugs are very important for
keeping the engine efficient and pol-
luting emissions down.
The appearance of the spark plug, if
examined by an expert eyes, is a good
way of pinpointing a problem even if
it has nothing to do with the ignition
system. Therefore, if the engine has
problems, it is important to have the
spark plugs checked at a Fiat Deal-
ership.
TRANSMISSION
CLUTCH
Mechanically controlled without
travel-free pedal.
GEARBOX
Five forward gears and reverse with
synchromesh for front gear engage-
ment.
Cyclical gear reduction and differen-
tial assembly incorporated in the gear-
box.
Drive transmission to the front
wheels by means of drive shafts con-
nected to the differential assembly and
the wheels with CV joints. The spark plugs must be
changed at the times
specified in the
SERVICE
SCHEDULE
. Only use the type of
plugs indicated. If the heat ratio
is less than required or the life
specified is not guaranteed, prob-
lems can arise.
126TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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127TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKES
SERVICE AND EMERGENCY
BRAKES
Front:
– disc, floating caliper type with op-
erating cylinder for each wheel.
Rear:
– drum type with self-centring shoes
and operating cylinder for each wheel.
Crossed hydraulic circuit control.
7” vacuum brake booster.
ABS system with four sensors
(where fitted).
Automatic take-up of friction liner
wear.
Brake effort proportioning valves (2)
intervening on hydraulic circuit of the
rear brakes. HANDBRAKE
Controlled by a lever, it works me-
chanically on the rear brakes.
SUSPENSION
Front:
Independent wheel type, lower wish-
bones anchored to telescopic sup-
ports consisting of a cast iron riser
rigidly connected to a hydraulic dou-
ble action shock absorber. Leaf spring
and coaxial pads with the shock ab-
sorbers. Permanently lubricated joints.
Anti-roll bar anchored to the body
acting on suspension arm.
Rear:
Independent wheel with coil springs.
Jointed steel arms with bush and dou-
ble action telescopic gas shock ab-
sorbers. Water, ice and salt
sprinkled on the road de-
posit on the brake disc
and reduce effectiveness when
you brake.
Pay attention when in-
stalling extra spoilers, al-
loy wheels and non stan-
dard wheel caps: they could re-
duce the ventilation of the
brakes, thus reducing their effi-
ciency when braking suddenly
and frequently, or on long down-
hill slopes.
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134TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
PRODUCTS WHICH MAY BE USED AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS
Use
In case of use of non original SAE 10W-40 products, lubricants complying with ACEA A3 minimal performances required are acceptable. Using prod-
ucts with characteristics not even meeting ACEA A3 technical specifications for gasoline engines may cause serious damages to the engine, which are
not covered by warranty.
For very cold climate conditions, ask Fiat Dealership for the appropriate Selenia product to use.
Original fluids
and lubricants
SELENIA 20K
Contractual Technical
Reference N.° F405.N04 Petrol engine
lubricantsSpecifications of the lubricants and fluids to use for best car operation
SAE 10W-40 grade synthetic-based oil exceeding.
Qualification FIAT Change
According to
Service Schedale
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137INDEX
I I
N N
D D
E E
X X
ABS ............................................ 54
Accessories purchased by the
owner ......................................... 66
– Installation of electrical/
electronic devices .................... 67
– Radio transmitters and
mobile phones ...................... 67
Air filter ....................................... 113
Air recirculation ......................... 35
Ashtray ......................................... 42
Battery
– checking fluid level ............... 114
– jump starting .................. 84-101
– recharging .............................. 101
– replacing the battery ........... 114
– useful advice .......................... 115
– warning light for check ....... 115
Bodywork .................................... 124
Bonnet .......................................... 51
Boot
– extension ............................... 48
– opening ................................... 47
– securing the load .................. 49Brake fluid level .......................... 112
Brake lights .................................. 95
Brakes
– fluid level ................................ 112
– service and emergency ....... 126
Bulbs
– bulb replacement ................. 89
– exterior bulb replacement .. 92
– general information ............. 90
– interior bulb replacement .. 107
– types ....................................... 91Capacities .................................. 133
Car maintenance
– additional operations .......... 108
– annual inspection plan ......... 108
– scheduled servicing .............. 105
– service schedule ................... 106
Car parked .................................. 71
Car radio ..................................... 64
Carrying children in safety ..... 13
Ceiling (courtesy) light
– bulb replacement ................ 97– controls .................................. 39
Central locking ........................... 45
Cigar lighter ................................ 42
Clock.............................................. 24
Clutch ........................................... 127
CO
2emissions ........................... 136
Control buttons ......................... 40
Correct use of the vehicle ....... 70
Courtesy (ceiling) lights
– bulb replacement ................ 97
– controls .................................. 39
Courtesy light
– bulb replacement ................ 97
– controls .................................. 39
Dashboard ................................. 19
Dimensions ................................. 131
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 92
– controls .................................. 37
Directable, adjustable air vents 33
Direction indicators
– controls .................................. 38
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140INDEX
– right lever .............................. 38
Storing the car ............................ 82
Sun roof
– electrically operated ........... 43
Sun visors .................................... 43
Suspension ................................... 127
Symbols ........................................ 4
Tank cap
Technical specifications ............ 124
Third brake lights ....................... 96
To the service station ................ 67
Tools ............................................. 86
Top speed .................................... 133
Towing the car .......................... 103
Towing trailers
– fitting diagram ........................ 78
– installation of tow hook ..... 77
– warnings ................................. 77
Transmission ............................... 126
Travelling safely and in harmony
with nature ............................... 4
Tyre inflation pressure ............. 130
Tyres
– changing a wheel ................... 87– inflation pressure ................ 130
– maintenance .......................... 117
– snow tyres ............................. 80
– types ....................................... 130
Usage conditions ..................... 75
Van ............................................. 62
Various controls ........................ 40
Vehicle inactivity ........................ 82
Ventilation ................................... 35
Warning lights ........................ 23
Weights ........................................ 132
Wheel
– maintenance .......................... 117
– replacement .......................... 87
– spare wheel ........................... 128
– types ....................................... 130
Wheel geometry ........................ 128
Windows (cleaning) .................. 122
Windscreen and rearscreen wiper
blades ......................................... 118
Windscreen washer
– controls .................................. 38– fluid level ................................ 112
Windscreen wiper
– blades ...................................... 118
– controls .................................. 38
– jets ........................................... 120
Windscreen/rearscreen
washer fluid level ..................... 112
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PROVISIONS FOR THE PROCESSING OF A VEHICLE
AT THE END OF ITS LIFE-CYCLE
For years now Fiat has been developing its global commitment towards the safeguarding and protection of the Environment through the
continuous improvement of its production processes and the making of increasingly more “eco friendly” products. With a view to guar-
anteeing the best possible service to clients in full observance of environmental standards and in response to the obligations imposed by
European Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles, Fiat offers its clients the possibility to hand in their vehicle* at the end of its life
span without additional costs.
The European Directive, in fact, provides for the take-back of the vehicle without the last holder or owner of the same incurring
expenses due to the fact that the market value of the vehicle is zero or negative. In particular, in almost all of the countries of the
European Union, up until 1st January 2007, take-back of the vehicle free of charge only applies to vehicles registered from 1 July 2002
on, while, from 2007 on, take-back will be carried out free of charge, independently of the year of registration, provided that the vehicle
still contains all its essential component parts (especially engine and body) and is free from additional waste materials.
Our contracted network of authorised treatment facilities has been carefully selected in order to provide a quality service to our cus-
tomers by de-polluting and recycling “End of Life Vehicles” to approved environmental standards. To find out the location of your near-
est authorised treatment facility, offering free of charge take-back, simply contact one of our dealers or refer to the Fiat web site or call
the toll free number 00800 3428 0000.
*
Passenger transportation vehicles to seat a max. of nine persons, having a total admissible weight of 3.5 t
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
litres kg
Sump3.1 2.8
Sump and filter3.5 3.1
Dispose of waste oil properly.
FUEL CAPACITY
litres
Tank capacity38
Reserveabout 7
Refuel petrol engine vehicles with unleaded petrol, octane rating (RON) no lower than 95.
Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Customer Services - Technical Services - Service Engineering
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Print no. 603.81.311 - 12/2007 - 1
stedition
Versions Tyre Medium load Full load Space-saver
Front Rear Front Rear spare
S - Active155/65 R13 – 73T
2.1 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.5 155/70 R13 – 75T
165/55 R13 – 70H
145/70 R13 – 71Q M+S
Van155/65 R13 – 73T 2.0 2.0 2.2 2.2
Standard
145/70 R13 – 71Q M+S 2.1 2.0 2.3 2.3size spare
wheel
0.3 bar should be added to the values given if the pressure is measured while the tyre is hot.
Check again the correct pressure when the tyres are cold.
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