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36GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
CLIMATE CONTROL
(Cooling)
1)Air temperature knob A-fig. 35:
pointer in the blue sector.
2)Climate control: press button √E.
3)Slider D: at T.
4)Fan knob B: pointer at required
speed.
5)Air distribution knob C: pointer
at ¥.
To decrease cooling effects: set
pointer to
U, increase temperature
and decrease fan speed.
For normal heating and ventila-
tion , do not use the manual climate
control system. Use the normal heat-
ing and ventilation system instead (see
following chapter).IMPORTANTThe manual climate
control system is very useful for
speeding up the demising process be-
cause it dries the air. Simply adjust the
controls for the demistingfunction
(see previous section) and switch the
manual climate control system on by
pressing knob √. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
During the winter, the climate con-
trol system must be turned on at least
once a month for about ten minutes.
Have the system and pollen filter ef-
ficiency checked before the summer
at a Fiat Dealership.
The system is filled with
R134a refrigerant which
will not pollute the envi-
ronment in the event of leakage.
Under no circumstances should
R12 fluid be used as it is incom-
patible with the system compo-
nents and contains CFC.
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107CAR MAINTENANCE
thousands of kilometres
Check anti-evaporation system
Replace air cleaner cartridge
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)
Check timing belt conditions
Replace timing belt (*)
Replace spark plugs
Check engine control systems via diagnostic socket
Check mechanical gearbox oil level
Change engine oil
Replace engine oil filter
Change brake fluid (or every two years) 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
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or every 5 years, regardless of distance
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The symbol πon the
container indicates syn-
thetic brake fluid distin-
guishing it from mineral fluid. Us-
ing mineral type fluid would
damage the special rubber brak-
ing system gaskets beyond re-
pair.
113CAR MAINTENANCE
Brake fluid is poisonous
and highly corrosive.
Wash the concerned
parts immediately with water
and mild soap in the event of an
accidental contact. Call a doctor
immediately if swallowed. If fluid has to be added, it is sug-
gested to use the brake fluid in table
"Fluids and lubricants" (see chapter
"Technical characteristics").
NOTE Clean accurately the tank cap
and the surrounding surface.
At plug opening, pay maximum at-
tention in order to prevent any impu-
rities from entering the tank.
For topping up, always use a funnel
with integrated filter with mesh equal
to or lower than 0.12 mm.
IMPORTANTBrake fluid absorbs
moisture, for this reason, if the vehi-
cle is mainly used in areas with a high
degree of atmospheric humidity, the
fluid should be replaced at more fre-
quent intervals than specified in the
“Service schedule”.
Make sure that the
highly corrosive brake
fluid does not drip onto
the paintwork. If it does, wash it
off immediately with water.
AIR CLEANER
REPLACEMENT
Loosen the screws A-fig. 6, remove
the cover B and remove the filtering
element C-fig. 7 to be replaced.
fig. 6
P4Q01043
fig. 7
P4Q01044
From time to time check the instru-
ment panel warning light by pressing
the reservoir cover (with the ignition
key at MAR) instrument panel warn-
ing light
xshould come on.
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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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