2007 FIAT 600 Owners Manual

64GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
AERIAL
To install:
1)Remove the plastic cap A-fig. 85
screwed onto the car roof.
2)Screw in the aerial. SOUND SYSTEMSTANDARD SYSTEM
Standard equipment includes car ra-
dio supply cables, car radio housing
and front loudspeaker housing.
The car radio must be installed
on specific housing occupied by the
glove compartment that is removed
by pressing on the two retaining tabs
A-fig. 84.
Here, supply cables are available and,
in case of car radio option provision,
the loudspeaker and aerial connec-
tions as well. Contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship if you want to install
a sound system after pur-
chasing your car. Their staff will
advise you on how to safeguard
the life of the battery. Excessive
idle intake can damage the bat-
tery and invalid the battery war-
ranty as well.
Large oddments compartments in
the dashboard making the passenger
compartment even more comfortable
are found in cars not equipped with a
SOUND SYSTEM SET-UP.
A specific
SOUND SYSTEM SET-UPkit
can be found in the Lineaccessori Fiat
range.
fig. 84
P4Q00128
fig. 85
P4Q00075
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65GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
WIRING DIAGRAM AND ADDITIONAL BRANCHES fig. 86
A- Aerial
B- Radio receiver unit connection
C- Speaker on right dashboard
panel
D- Speaker on left dashboard panel
E- Power supply fuses
F- Power supply with extra fuse for
amplifier installation only (for systems
with 20 + 20W output or higher).
Wire colour coding:
A=light blue - BN=white/black - N=black -
NZ=black/purple - RN=red/black -
RV=red/green - SN=pink/black
F
E
DC
B
B
A
15
ST EQ NL CR
CARD1 2 3 4 5 6 SEARCH SCAN.
22
RN
BNNZ
SN
N RV
A
fig. 86
P4Q00181
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66GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
SPEAKERS
Use the speaker housings on the
two sides of the dashboard.
– fig. 87 left speaker
– fig. 88 right speaker.
1)Unscrew the four screws Band
remove the supporting grid. SET-UP SYSTEM
The vehicle is equipped with the fol-
lowing devices along with the standard
system:
– 2 front speakers;
– an aerial to be applied to the roof.
SOUND SYSTEM
The complete system consists of the
following:
– system provisions (see previous
paragraph);
– stereo radio and cassette player
with removable front control panel
(for features and operation, see spe-
cific instruction booklet).
fig. 88
P4Q00130
fig. 87
P4Q00129
ACCESSORIES
PURCHASED BY THE
OWNER
If after buying the vehicle, you decide
to install electrical accessories that re-
quire a permanent electric supply
(alarm, satellite antitheft system, etc.) or
accessories that in any case burden the
electric supply, contact Fiat Dealership,
whose qualified personnel, besides sug-
gesting the most suitable devices be-
longing to Lineaccessori Fiat, will also
evaluate the overall electric absorption,
checking whether the vehicle electric
system is able to withstand the load re-
quired, or whether it needs to be inte-
grated with a more powerful battery.
Take care when fitting
additional spoilers, alloy
rims and non-standard
wheel caps: they might reduce
ventilation of the brakes, thus
their efficiency, during abrupt
and repeated braking, or long
downhill slopes. Make sure that
nothing (mats, etc.) gets in the
way of the pedals when they are
pushed down.
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67GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
AT THE FILLING
STATION
The Fiat 600’s pollution control de-
vices make it essential to use unleaded
petrol only.
However, to avoid mistakes, the fuel
filler is too small for the leaded petrol
pump. Octane rating (R.O.N.) must
not be lower than 95.
fig. 89
P4Q01094
INSTALLATION OF
ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC
DEVICES
Electric/electronic devices installed
after buying the car or in aftermarket
shall bear the and marking:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorizes the in-
stallation of transceivers provided that
installation is carried out at a special-
ized shop, workmanlike performed
and in compliance with manufacturer’s
specifications.
IMPORTANTInstallation of de-
vices resulting in modifications of car
characteristics may cause driving li-
cense seizing by traffic agents and al-
so the lapse of the warranty as con-
cerns defects due to the abovemen-
tioned modification or traceable back
to it directly or indirectly.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. declines all respon-
sibility for damages caused by the in-
stallation of non-genuine accessories
or not recommended by Fiat Auto
S.p.A. and installed not in compliance
with the specified requirements. RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND
CELLULAR TELEPHONES
Mobile phones and other radio trans-
ceiver equipment (e.g.: HAM radio sys-
tems and the like) shall not be used in-
side the car unless a separate aerial is
mounted.
IMPORTANTThe use of mobile
phones, HAM radio systems or other
similar devices inside the passenger
compartment (without separate aeri-
al) may cause electronic systems
equipping the car to malfunction. This
could compromise safety in addition
to constituting a potential hazard for
the passengers.
In addition, transmission and recep-
tion of these devices may be affected
by the shielding effect of the car body.
As concerns EC-approved mobile
phones (GSM, GPRS, UMTS), strictly
comply with the instructions , for
use provided by the mobile
phone’s manufacturer.
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68GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
IMPORTANTThe hermetic clo-
sure may cause a slight pressure in the
tank: a slight hissing when turning the
cap is quite normal.
To close:
1)the cap coupling is “bayonet”
type. Insert the cap and turn it clock-
wise until it clicks;
2)holding still the cap, close the lid.
fig. 92
P4Q01088
Never pour even the
tiniest amount of leaded
petrol in the tank, not
even in an emergency; this would
damage the catalytic exhaust be-
yond repair. FUEL TANK CAP
To open:
1)press on the point indicated and
open the flap fig. 90;
2) turn the cap anticlockwise and re-
move it.
The cap is provided with a strap A-
fig. 92fastening it to the flap so that
is cannot be lost.
fig. 90
P4Q00076
fig. 91
P4Q01087
An inefficient catalytic
exhaust causes harmful
emissions with conse-
quent environmental pollution.
REFUELLING
To guarantee full tank filling, carry
out two refuelling operations after the
first click of the fuel delivery gun.
Avoid further topping up operations
that could cause damages to the fuel
system.
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69GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
IMPORTANTIf required, replace
the fuel cap with another genuine cap
to avoid affecting the efficiency of the
fuel vapour recovery system. PROTECTING
THE ENVIRONMENT
Protecting the environment has been
the guiding principle in the design of
the Fiat 600 right from the start. The
result is the use of materials and cre-
ation of devices that can reduce or
considerably curtail harmful influences
on the environment.
Keep naked flames or
lighted cigarettes away
from the fuel filler hole as
there is a danger of fire. Do not
bend too close to the hole either
so as not to breathe in harmful
vapours.
The devices for curtailing petrol en-
gine emissions are:
– a three-way catalytic converter;
– a lambda sensor;
– a fuel evaporation system.
Consequently, the Fiat 600 is ready
to travel well ahead of the most strin-
gent international pollution control
standards.
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70DRIVING YOUR CAR
STARTING
THE ENGINE1)Ensure that the handbrake is up.
2)Put the gear lever into neutral.
3)Press the clutch pedal fully down,
without pressing the accelerator.
4) Turn the ignition key to AVV and
let it go the moment the engine starts.
If warning lights ¢stay on when the
key is turned to MARturn the key to
STOPand then back to MAR. If the
light does not go off, try with the
other keys.If you are still unable to start the en-
gine, perform the emergency start-up
procedure (see
IN AN EMERGENCY) and
call your Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANTDo not leave the ig-
nition key at MARwhen the engine is
off.
HOW TO WARM UP
THE ENGINE AFTER IT
HAS JUST STARTED
– Begin to move forward slowly let-
ting the engine turn at medium revs.
Do not accelerate abruptly.
– Do not push the engine to its limit
for the first few kilometres.
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It is dangerous to let the
engine run in a garage or
other closed area. The
engine consumes oxygen and
gives off carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide and other poisonous
fumes.
Do not touch the high
voltage cables (spark plug
leads) when the engine is
running.
IMPORTANT Do not press down
the accelerator before starting the en-
gine.
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71DRIVING YOUR CAR
EMERGENCY START-UP
If the Fiat CODE system fails to
recognise that code transmitted by
the ignition key (instrument panel
warning light ¢on) the emergency
start-up can be performed by using
the CODE card code.
See the
IN AN EMERGENCY. A quick burst on the ac-
celerator before turning
off the engine serves ab-
solutely no practical purpose and
wastes fuel.
IMPORTANTAfter a taxing drive
it is better to allow the engine to
“catch its breath” before turning it off,
by letting it idle to allow the temper-
ature in the engine compartment to
fall.
PARKING
Switch off the engine, pull up the
handbrake and put the car in 1st gear
if the car is pointing uphill, reverse if
downhill.
If the car is parked on a steep gradi-
ent it is a good idea to use a stone or
wedge to block the wheels.
Do not leave the ignition key at
MARbecause it drains the battery.
Always remove the key when you
leave the car. Bump starting by push-
ing, towing or rolling
downhill must be avoided
at all costs. This way of starting
could cause a rush of fuel into the
catalytic exhaust pipe and dam-
age it beyond repair.
Remember that as long
as the engine is not run-
ning, the power brakes
and power steering do not work.
You therefore have to use con-
siderably more effort on both the
brake pedal and the steering
wheel. SWITCHING OFF
THE ENGINE
Turn the key to STOPwhile the
engine is idling.
Never leave unsuper-
vised children in the car.
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