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STEERING
Jointed steering column with two
CV joints.
Permanently lubricated rack and pin-
ion.
Number of steering wheel turns lock
to lock (approximately) ................. 3.9
Minimum steering circle: 10.5 metres
(average between versions).
Electronically controlled power
steering system optional.
WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Printed steel or alloy rims. Specific
wheel bolts (different in size and rec-
iprocally incompatible) for each of the
two types of rim.
Tubeless tyres with radial carcass.
The homologated tyres are listed in
the log book.
IMPORTANT In the event of dis-
crepancies between the information
provided in this Owner Handbook
and the Log Book, consider the spec-
ifications shown in the Log Book only.
To ensure safety of the car in move-
ment, it must be fitted with tyres of
specified size and of the same make
and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner
tubes with tubeless tyres.
Do not fasten alloy wheels with the
steel wheel bolts and vice versa. For
details on the compatibility between
rims and bolts - also with reference to
the space-saver spare wheel - see
IF A
TYRE IS PUNCTURED
. WINTER TYRES
Use winter tyres as indicated in the
WINTER TYRESchapter.
SMALL SPARE WHEEL
Printed steel rim.
Tubeless tyre.
SNOW CHAINS
Use only low profile chains, see the
SNOW CHAIN CHAPTER.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in measured from
rim to rim: –1 ±1mm
The figures refer to the car in full
running order.
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138INDEX
– front bulb replacement ..... 93
– rear bulb replacement ....... 95
– side bulb replacement ....... 94
Display of fuel cut
off activated .............................. 22
Doors ........................................... 45
Driving style ................................ 74
Economical driving .................. 75
Electric power assisted
steering ...................................... 61
Electric windows ........................ 46
Electronic control units ............ 116
Engine
Engine compartment
(washing) ................................... 122
Engine coolant level ................. 111
Engine oil
Engine oil consumption ............ 111
Engine oil level ............................ 110
– consumption ......................... 111
– level check ............................. 110
– Technical specifications ...... 125
– cooling .................................... 111
– features .................................. 126
– fluid level check .................... 110
– identification code ............... 124
– on/power supply .................. 127
EOBD (System) ........................... 60
EOBD system ............................. 60
Fiat Code (The system) ......... 4
Fiat CODE system ..................... 4
Filling the tank ............................ 68
Fog lights
– control .................................... 40
– direction ................................. 54
Front air bags ............................ 56
– front air bags ......................... 56
– general information ............. 58
– passenger front air bag ....... 57
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 94
– on/off button ......................... 40
Fuel ................................................ 68
– consumption ......................... 136
– fuel cut off switch ............... 41
– gauge ....................................... 21
Fuel consumption ...................... 136
Fuel cut off switch .............. 22-41
Fuel gauge .................................... 21
Fuses ............................................. 100
Gearbox
– type ......................................... 127
– use of the gearbox ............... 72
Government homologation
(remote control) ............... 9-139
Handbrake ......................... 72-126
Hazard warning lights
– controls .................................. 40
Head restraints ........................... 30
Headlights
– angle compensation ............. 53
– light beam direction ............ 53
Heated rear window ................. 40
Heater controls .......................... 33
Heating ......................................... 33
Horn ............................................. 41
Identification data .................... 124
Ignition switch ............................ 18
In an emergency ......................... 83
Instrument panel ........................ 20
Jack
– usage ................................ 87-102
– warnings ................................. 86
Keys ........................................... 4
– duplication ............................. 7
Knowing your car ....................... 6
Lubricants (specifications) .... 136
Luggage compartment .............. 47
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139INDEX
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 92
– controls .................................. 37
– flashing .................................... 38
Manual climate control system
– climate control (cooling) .... 36
– controls .................................. 35
– maintenance .......................... 36
Milometer .................................... 21
Number plate lights .............. 95
On board instruments ........... 21
Paint ........................................... 121
Performance ............................... 131
Personalized adjustments ......... 29
Pretensioners .............................. 10
Protecting devices that reduce
emissions ................................... 76
Raising the vehicle .................. 102
Rear fog lamps
– bulb replacement ................ 95
– on/off button ......................... 40Rear screen washer
– controls .................................. 39
– fluid level ................................ 112
Rear view mirrors
– exterior .................................. 31
– interior ................................... 31
Rearscreen wiper
– blades ...................................... 118
– controls .................................. 39
– jets ........................................... 120
Restricting management
expenses .................................... 73
Reversing lights ........................... 95
Roof rack/ski rack ...................... 52
Rubber hoses ............................. 118
Seat belts
– general information ............ 11
– maintenance .......................... 12
– pretensioners ........................ 10
– transporting children
safely ....................................... 13
– usage ....................................... 7
Seats
– access to rear seats ............. 31– backrest adjustment ............ 30
– children (transporting) ....... 13
– cleaning ................................... 123
– lengthwise adjustment ........ 29
Side lights
– controls .................................. 37
– front bulb replacement ..... 93
– rear bulb replacement ....... 95
Signals for correct driving ........ 5
Snow chains ............................... 81
Spark plugs .................................. 126
Speedometer .............................. 21
Starting the engine
– emergency starting .............. 71-83
– ignition switch ....................... 18
– jump starting .................. 84-101
– procedure for starting ........ 70
– to switch off the engine ...... 71
– warming up the engine
once started .......................... 70
Steering ................................. 61-129
Steering lock ............................... 18-72
Steering wheel levers
– left lever ................................. 37
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