2007 FIAT 600 headlights

23GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
If after the display of the
message the smell of fuel
or leaks from the supply
system are noted,do not re-en-
gage the switch to avoid the risk
of fire.
fig. 23
P4Q01058
WARNING LIGHTS
These warning lights will come on in
the following cases:
DIRECTION
INDICATORS
(flashing) (green)
When the direction indicator con-
trol stalk is operated.
EXTERNAL LIGHTS
(green)
When the side/taillights
are switched on.
TRAILER
DIRECTION
INDICATORS
(IF ANY) (green)
When the direction indicator con-
trol stalk is operated.
y
l
3
MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS (blue)
When the main beam
headlights are turned on.
1
WHEEL ANTI-
LOCKING SYSTEM
(ABS) FAILURE
(amber)
The normal braking system contin-
ues to work but you should have the
car seen to at a Fiat Dealership.
When the key is turned to MAR the
warning light will come on but should
go out after about 2 seconds.
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37GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
Side/taillights fig. 36
These come on when you turn the
ring from åto 6. Instrument panel
warning light 3will come on.
Dipped beam headlights fig. 37
Turn the ring from 6to 2to
switch the lights on.Main beam headlights fig. 38
Push the stalk from position 2to-
wards the dashboard to switch the
headlights on.
Instrument panel warning light 1
will come on.
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel to switch the lights off.STEERING COLUMN
STALKS
LEFT-HAND STALK
This stalk groups together most of
the outside lights.
The external lights can only be
switched on when the ignition key is
at MAR.
When the outside lights are turned
on, the instrument panel and the var-
ious controls located on the dash-
board light up.
fig. 36
P4Q00049
fig. 37
P4Q00050
fig. 38
P4Q00051
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38GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
Flashing the headlights fig. 39
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (temporary position) to flash
the lights.Direction indicators fig. 40
Move the stalk as follows:
upwards - to turn the right-hand in-
dicators on;
downwards - to turn the left-hand
indicators on.
Instrument panel warning light y
will flash.
The direction indicators will auto-
matically be switched of when the car
is straightened out.
If you want the indicator to flash
briefly to show that you are about to
change lane, move the stalk up or
down without clicking into position.
When you let it go it will return to its
original position. RIGHT-HAND STALK
Windscreen wiper/washer
fig. 41
The device will only work when the
ignition key is at MAR.
Controls:
0- Windscreen wiper off
1- Flick wipe
2- Continuous wipe
3- Continuous fast wipe
4- Temporary position: when re-
leased the stalk returns to 0and au-
tomatically switches off the wind-
screen wiper.
fig. 39
P4Q00052
fig. 40
P4Q00014
fig. 41
P4Q01045
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50GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
Heavy loads which are
not securely anchored
could seriously injure pas-
sengers in the event of an acci-
dent.
IMPORTANTCheck and adjust
the height of the dipped headlight
beam when travelling at night with a
rather heavy load in the boot (see
HEADLIGHTSin this chapter).
When refitting the rear
window shelf, fasten the
two side tie-rods fig. 67
passing them on the outside of
the struts.
Some versions are fitted with rear
speakers located on the rear window
shelf.
When removing the rear window
shelf disconnect also the connector
between speakers and sound system.
Proceed as follows: disconnect con-
nector A-fig. 73from its seat Blo-
cated on the side wall under the seat
belt hole. When refitting the rear window shelf,
reconnect connector to B-fig. 73to
reset speaker operation.
IMPORTANTProper radio oper-
ation is not impaired when the rear
speakers (on the rear window shelf)
are not connected.
fig. 73
P4Q01081
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53GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
After travelling a few
kilometres, check that
the screws securing the
attachments are tight.
Never exceed the per-
mitted weight (see
TECH-
NICAL SPECIFICATIONS). SLANT COMPENSATION
When the car is loaded, it slopes
backwards. This means that the head-
light beam rises. In this case, it is nec-
essary to return it to the correct po-
sition.
The headlight beam adjuster is lo-
cated inside the car on the right side
of the steering column fig. 78.
Position 0- one or two occupants in
the front seats.
Position 1- five occupants.
Position 2- five occupants + load in
boot.
Position 3- driver + maximum per-
missible load stowed in boot.
Be careful not to knock
objects on the roof rack
when opening the tail-
gate.
HEADLIGHTS
ADJUSTING THE
HEADLIGHT BEAM
The correct positioning of the head-
light beams is very important for the
comfort and safety, not only of the
person driving the car but also all
other road users.
This is also covered by a specific law.
To ensure you and other drivers
have the best visibility conditions
when travelling with the headlights on,
the headlights must be set properly.
Have the headlight positioning
checked at a Fiat Dealershipand
adjusted if necessary.
fig. 78
P4Q01016Check the positioning of
the headlight beams
every time you change
the load to be carried.
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92IN AN EMERGENCY
3)fit a new bulb, making the tabs
E-fig. 14 on the metal part coincide
with the specific housings on the
headlight dish;
4)refasten the clip, refit the rubber
guard and refit the connector.
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT
MAIN BEAM AND DIPPED
BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To replace a halogen bulb:
1)take out the connector A-fig. 12
then the rubber protection B;
2)release the fastening clip C-fig. 13
and remove the bulb D;
fig. 12
P4Q01023
fig. 14
P4Q01025
Modifications or repairs
to the electrical system
carried out incorrectly
and without bearing the features
of the system in mind can cause
malfunctions with the risk of fire.
For bulb type and respective power,
see
IF A BULB BURNS OUT.
fig. 13
P4Q01024
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106CAR MAINTENANCE
SERVICE SCHEDULE
These coupons are to be used every 20,000 km.
thousands of kilometres
Check tyre conditions and wear and adjust pressure, if required
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights,
boot light, ceiling lights, glove compartment light, instrument panel warning
lights, etc.)
Check windscreen washer/wiper system and adjust nozzles
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check front disc brake pad conditions and wear
Check rear drum brake linings and wear
Inspect: conditions of: outside bodywork, underbody protection, piping/hosing
(exhaust - fuel lines - brake lines), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)
Check for bonnet and boot lock cleanness, lever cleanness and lubrication
Check tension of accessory drive belts and adjust, if required
Inspect accessory drive belt conditions
Check tappet clearance and adjust, if required
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121CAR MAINTENANCE
TIPS FOR KEEPING
THE BODYIN GOOD
CONDITIONS
Paintwork
The paintwork is not only to make
your car look attractive but also to
protect the steel.
If your car is scuffed or scratched
deeply you are therefore advised to
touch up the paintwork as necessary
to prevent rust from forming.
Only use genuine products when
touching up the paintwork (see the
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSchapter.
Ordinary maintenance of the paint-
work means washing it. The frequency
you should do this depends on the
conditions and the environment the
car is driven in. For example, in areas
with a high level of air pollution, or on
roads sprinkled with road saltwash
the car more frequently.Detergents pollute wa-
ter. For this reason, the
car must be washed in an
area equipped for the collection
and purification of the liquids
used while washing.
To wash the car properly:
1) Remove the aerial from the roof
to avoid damaging it in an automatic
car wash.
2) Wash the body using a low pres-
sure jet of water.
3) Wipe a sponge with a slightly
soapy solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge.
4) Rinse well with water and dry
with a jet of air or a chamois leather.
When drying the car, be careful to
get at those parts which are not so
easily seen e.g. the door frames, bon-
net and around the headlights where
water can most readily collect.
– the use of zinc-plated (or pre-
treated) sheet steel which is highly re-
sistant to rust;
– the spraying of the underbody, en-
gine compartment, inside the wheel-
arches and other parts with wax-
based products with a high protective
capacity;
– spraying plastic-coating materials
to protect the most exposed points:
under the door, inside the wings, the
edges etc.;
– the use of “open” box sections to
prevent condensation and water from
building up and rusting the inside of
the parts.
BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your Fiat 600 is covered by guaran-
tee against any original structural or
body part being holed by rust. Refer
to the “Warranty Booklet” for the
general conditions of this guarantee.
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