77DRIVING YOUR CAR
TOWING
A TRAILER
IMPORTANTThe car must be fit-
ted with a homologated tow hitch and
suitable electrical system for towing a
caravan or trailer.
Installation must be carried out by
skilled personnel who will provide
specific documentation for authoris-
ing use on roads.
Fit special wing mirrors in accor-
dance with the highway code.
Remember that towing a trailer
makes it harder for the car to climb
the maximum gradients specified.
Engage a low gear when driving
downhill rather than constantly brak-
ing.
The weight that the trailer exerts on
the car tow hitch coupling reduces the
car carrying capacity by the same
amount. To ensure you do not exceed the
maximum towable weight (indicated
in the log book) you have to take into
account the trailer’s weight fully laden
including the accessories and personal
luggage.
Respect the speed limits enforced in
the country where you are towing the
trailer.TOW HITCH INSTALLATION
The tow hitch must be fixed to the
body by an expert in accordance with
the following instructions and re-
specting the additional and/or integra-
tive information provided by the tow
hitch manufacturer. The tow hitch to
be fitted must comply with the cur-
rent regulations in force with refer-
ence to Directive 94/20/EEC and
amendments. Use a tow hitch suited
for the maximum towable load of the
car version on which the tow hitch is
to be fitted.
Use a unified coupling for the elec-
trical connections. The coupling is
generally fitted on a specific mount
fastened to the tow hitch. The ABS system, if fit-
ted on the car, does not
control the trailer brak-
ing system. Therefore be extra
careful on slippery surfaces.
Under no circumstances
modify the car braking
system for trailer braking
control. The trailer’s braking sys-
tem must be completely inde-
pendent of the car’s hydraulic
system.
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115CAR MAINTENANCE
Incorrect assembly of
electric and electronic de-
vices may cause severe
damage to your car. Go to a Fiat
Dealership if you want to install
accessories (alarms, mobile
phone, etc.): they will suggest the
most suitable devices and advise
you if a higher capacity battery
needs to be installed.
Batteries contain sub-
stances that can be very
dangerous for the envi-
ronment. t is advisable to have the
battery changed by a Fiat Dealer-
ship where it will be disposed of
according to the law.
If the vehicle must re-
main unused for a long
time at very low temper-
ature, remove the battery and
carry it to a warm place, to avoid
freezing.When you must perform
any operation on the bat-
tery or near it, always pro-
tect your eyes with the special
goggles.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and
lengthen its life, observe the follow-
ing indications:
– when you park the car, ensure the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly;
– switch off all lights inside the car:
the car is however equipped with a
system which switches all internal
lights off automatically;
– do not keep accessories (e.g. sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running;
– before performing any operation
on the electrical system, disconnect
the battery negative cable;
– battery terminals shall always be
perfectly tightened.IMPORTANT If the charge level re-
mains for a long time under 50%, the
battery is damaged by sulphation, re-
ducing its capacity and starting atti-
tude.
The battery will also be more at risk
of freezing (e.g. already at -10°C). Re-
fer to the paragraph “Car inactivity” in
“Starting and driving” if the car is left
parked for a long time.
If after buying the car, you want to
install electric accessories which re-
quire permanent electric supply
(alarm, etc.) contact Fiat Dealership
whose qualified personnel, in addition
to suggesting the most suitable de-
vices, will evaluate the overall electric
absorption, checking whether the car’s
electric system is capable of with-
standing the load required, or whether
it should be integrated with a more
powerful battery.
Since these devices continue ab-
sorbing energy even when the ignition
key is off, they gradually run down the
battery.
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129TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Example: 5 1/2 B x 13 H2
5 1/2= rim width in inches (1)
B= rim drop centre outline
(side projection where the
tyre bead rests) (2)
13= rim nominal diameter in
inches (corresponds to di-
ameter of the tyre to be
mounted) (3 = Ø)
H2= “hump” shape and number
(relief on the circumfer-
ence holding the tubeless
tyre bead on the rim) UNDERSTANDING RIM
MARKINGS
The following are the necessary in-
dications to understand the meaning
of the markings on the rim. Maximum speed rating
Q= up to 160 km/h.
R= up to 170 km/h.
S= up to 180 km/h.
T= up to 190 km/h.
U= up to 200 km/h.
H= up to 210 km/h.
V= up to 240 km/h.
Maximum speed rating
for snow tyres
Q M+S= up to 160 km/h
T M+S= up to 190 km/h
H M+S= up to 210 km/h Example: 165/55 R 13 70 H
165= Nominal width (S, distance
between side walls in mm).
55= Height/width ratio (H/S, as a
percentage).
R= Radial tyre.
13= Rim nominal diameter in
inches (Ø).
70= Load rating (carrying capacity).
H= Maximum speed rating.
fig. 5
P3P01062
UNDERSTANDING TYRE
MARKINGS
The following are the necessary in-
dications to understand the meaning
of the markings on the tyre.
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
litres kg
Sump3.1 2.8
Sump and filter3.5 3.1
Dispose of waste oil properly.
FUEL CAPACITY
litres
Tank capacity38
Reserveabout 7
Refuel petrol engine vehicles with unleaded petrol, octane rating (RON) no lower than 95.
Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Customer Services - Technical Services - Service Engineering
Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 5 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)
Print no. 603.81.311 - 12/2007 - 1
stedition
Versions Tyre Medium load Full load Space-saver
Front Rear Front Rear spare
S - Active155/65 R13 – 73T
2.1 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.5 155/70 R13 – 75T
165/55 R13 – 70H
145/70 R13 – 71Q M+S
Van155/65 R13 – 73T 2.0 2.0 2.2 2.2
Standard
145/70 R13 – 71Q M+S 2.1 2.0 2.3 2.3size spare
wheel
0.3 bar should be added to the values given if the pressure is measured while the tyre is hot.
Check again the correct pressure when the tyres are cold.
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