122CAR MAINTENANCE
Engine compartment
At the end of each winter season,
carefully clean the engine compart-
ment. Have this done at a garage. Leave the car in the open so that the
water can evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has
been parked in the sun or while the
bonnet is hot: it could take the shine
off the paint.
Outside plastic parts must be
cleaned following the usual car wash-
ing procedure.
Where possible avoid parking the
car under trees; the resinous sub-
stances that certain species of tree
shed dull the paintwork and increase
the possibility of rust forming.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings
must be washed off immediately and
with great care as their acid is partic-
ularly aggressive.Detergents pollute wa-
ter. The car must there-
fore be washed in an area
equipped for the collection and
purification of the liquids used
while washing.
IMPORTANTThe engine com-
partment should be washed while the
engine is cold and with the ignition key
at STOP. After washing, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rub-
ber boots and various guards) have
not be removed or damaged. To better protect the paintwork,
polish with specific protective wax.
When the paintwork tends to lose
its shine because of the build-up of
smog, use polish wax which has a
slightly abrasive as well as protective
action.
Windows
Use specific window cleaners to
clean the windows. Use very clean
cloths to avoid scratching the glass or
damaging its transparency.
IMPORTANT To prevent damage
to the electrical heater element, wipe
the inside of the heated rear window
gently in the same direction as the el-
ements.
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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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