2007 FIAT 600 power steering

ENGINE COOLANT
TOO HOT
(Red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should
go off after four seconds.
If it turns on when travelling, stop
the car, leaving the engine on and
slightly accelerated to further activate
the circulation of the coolant fluid.
If the warning light does not go off
within the next 2 or 3 minutes, stop
the engine and contact Fiat Deal-
ership.
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ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE TOO
LOW (red)
When the engine oil pressure drops
under the normal value.
When the key is turned to MAR,
the warning light should come on but
should go out as soon as the engine is
started.
A delay in the light going out is ac-
ceptable only when the engine is
idling.
If the engine has been taxed heavily,
the light might flash when idling but
should go out on accelerating slightly.
If the warning light
comes on while the car is
moving, stop the engine
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
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28GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
ELECTRICAL
POWER STEERING
FAILURE (red)
In the following two cases:
1- When the power steering elec-
trical motor is overheated by repeat-
ed, complete steering. In this case,
hold the steering wheel still and wait
for the light to go out.
2- When there is an electrical
power steering system failure.
When the key is turned to MARthe
warning light should come on for ap-
proximately four seconds only. If the
warning lights stays on, the power
steering system will not be working.
The effort on the steering wheel will
increase without compromising steer-
ability. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
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61GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
ELECTRICAL POWER
STEERING SYSTEM
IMPORTANT The electrical
power steering system only works
when the ignition key is at MAR.
A new electrically controlled power
steering system called EPAS (Electri-
cal Power Assisted Steering) is fitted
in the Fiat 600.
The EPAS system is operated by an
electric motor and consists of only
two parts: a steering column with
built-in electric motor and an elec-
tronic control unit.
The control unit processes the data
from the various sensors located in
the car and converts the signals into
commands for the power steering
motor to reduce the effect on the
steering wheel both when parking and
when cornering.
P4Q00503
fig. 82
1)Electronic power assisted steering control unit;
2)Car speed sensor;
3)Injection control unit;
4)Electric power steering motor;
5)Electrical power steering unit.
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62GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
The system is programmed at the
factory to ensure variable degrees of
assistance according to the require-
ments. In other words, power is in-
creased for parking and reduced as
the car’s speed increases.
The EPAS system only works when
the engine is running to avoid deploy-
ing the battery accidentally. Further-
more, it is equipped with a self-test
function to detect faults and incorrect
signals.
IMPORTANTThe steering wheel
may stiffen slightly in parking manoeu-
vres requiring a great deal of steering:
this is normal and caused by the
power steering motor overheat pro-
tection system tripping. The problem
does not require servicing and the
electric power steering system will
work normally the next time the car
is used.If the warning light comes on, see
chapter
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR,
paragraph
WARNING LIGHTS.
FIAT 600 VAN
The version herein illustrated differs
from Fiat 600 saloon described in this
handbook for the different size of the
boot and the availability of two front
seats only.
Load recommendations
Fiat 600 Van has been designed and
approved on the basis of several set
maximum values:
– kerb weight
– payload
– gross vehicle weight
– total weight on the front axle
– total weight on the rear axle
– towable weight.
Each of these limits must be borne
in mind and must never be exceeded
under any circumstances. It is absolutely forbidden
to carry out whatever af-
ter-market operation in-
volving steering system or steer-
ing column modifications (e.g.: in-
stallation of anti-theft Device)
that could badly affect perfor-
mance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the car with
homologation requirements.
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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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85IN AN EMERGENCY
BUMP STARTING IF A TYRE IS
PUNCTURED
General instructions
Observe the instructions on this and
the following pages to use the jack and
space-saver spare wheel correctly. The space-saver spare
wheel is vehicle-specific.
Never use the wheel on
other models. Never fit other
model spare wheels on your car.
If you change the type of wheels
(alloy rims instead of steel rims)
you will have to change the en-
tire set of fastening bolts with an-
other set of suitably sized bolts.
Only use the spare-saver wheel
for emergencies. Do not exceed
80 km/h with the spare wheel fit-
ted. When driving with a space-
saver spare wheel fitted, the dri-
ving performance of your car
may change. Avoid accelerating
or braking suddenly, steering
abruptly or fast cornering.
A space-saver spare wheel has a
maximum life of 3,000 km after
which is must be replaced with a
wheel of the same type. Do not bump start by
pushing, towing or coast-
ing downhill. This way of
starting could cause a rush of fuel
into the catalytic exhaust pipe
and damage it beyond repair.
Remember that until
the engine has started
the brake booster and
power steering systems will not
work and a greater effort will
therefore be required to press
the brake pedal or turn the
steering wheel.
Alert other drivers that
the car is stationary in
compliance with local
regulations: hazard warning
lights, warning triangle etc.
Any passengers on board should
leave the car, especially if it is
heavily laden. Passengers should
stay away from oncoming traffic
while the wheel is being changed.
If the wheel is being changed on
a steep or badly surfaced road,
place wedges or other suitable
material under the wheels to
stop the car.
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99IN AN EMERGENCY
An additional 7.5A fuse is located by
the side of the climate control system.
It can be reached from inside the pas-
senger compartment under the dash-
board.
Fuses in the engine
compartment
A fusebox is located on the left side
of the engine compartment behind the
battery. It contains four high amper-
age fuses A-fig. 40 (MAXI FUSES)
which act as additional fire protection
in preventing high intensity cables
from overheating the following :
A- 30A - injection control unit.
B- 40A - Ignition switch.
C- 30A - engine cooling fan.D- 60A -dashboard fusebox
power.
IMPORTANT Go directly to a
Fiat Dealershipto have any one of
these four fuses restored.
Other version-specific fuses are
arranged next to the four MAXI fuses.
They protect the following devices:
E - 30A - climate control sys-
tem.
F - 30A - optional power cir-
cuits.
G - 40A - electrical power
steering system.
H - 60A - ABSA fusebox B-fig. 41 containing other
three fuses is located in the engine
compartment on the right-hand side.
To reach the fuses, loosen the two
nuts A and remove the cover B.
Fuses fig. 42 protect:
1 - 7.5A -Fiat CODE and control
unit (+30)
2 - 15A -injection system auxiliary
units and climate control
system auxiliary units
3 - 7.5A -Fiat CODE and elec-
tronic injection control
unit (15/54)
fig. 40
P4Q01031
fig. 41
P4Q01032
fig. 42
P4Q01033
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100IN AN EMERGENCY
System/Component Fuse no. Amperage Location
Front left-hand sidelight
Front right-hand sidelight
Left-hand taillight
Right-hand taillight
Left-hand dipped beam headlight
Right-hand dipped beam headlight
Left-hand main beam headlight
Right-hand main beam headlight
Left-hand brake light
Right-hand brake light
Additional brake light
(3rdbrake light)
Left-hand number plate light
Right-hand number plate light
Reversing light
Rear foglight
Hazard lights
Direction indicators
Front foglights
Ceiling light
Windscreen wiper/washer
Horn
Electric windows
Door locking system
Heated rear window
Cigar lighter
5 10A fig. 39
4 10A fig. 39
4 10A fig. 39
5 10A fig. 39
6 10A fig. 39
7 10A fig. 39
8 10A fig. 39
9 10A fig. 39
21 10A fig. 39
21 10A fig. 39
21 10A fig. 39
4 10A fig. 39
5 10A fig. 39
21 10A fig. 39
18 10A fig. 39
16 10A fig. 39
22 10A fig. 39
19 15A fig. 39
15 15A fig. 39
25 20A fig. 39
17 15A fig. 39
2 25A fig. 39
1 15A fig. 39
14 20A fig. 39
24 25A fig. 39
System/Component Fuse no. Amperage Location
6 10A fig. 39
22 10A fig. 39
9 10A fig. 39
13 20A fig. 39
20 20A fig. 39
15 15A fig. 39
11 20A fig. 39
23 10A fig. 39
3 10A fig. 39
1 7,5A fig. 42
1 7,5A fig. 42
E 30A fig. 40
C 30A fig. 40
24 25A fig. 39
3 7.5A fig. 42
3 7.5A fig. 42
F 30A fig. 40
2 15A fig. 42
2 15A fig. 42
B 40A fig. 40
12 7.5A fig. 39
15 15A fig. 39
10 10A fig. 39Headlight beam adjuster
Instrument panel (+15)
Main beam headlight warning light
Stalks: light control
Stalks: general
Sound system + battery
Sunroof
Airbag system
ABS (+15)
Fiat CODE system (+30)
Injection control unit (+30)
Climate control system
Engine cooler radiator fan
Passenger compartment fan
Electronic ignition
injection system (+15)
Fiat CODE system (+15)
Optional device power circuits
Electronic injection sensors
Climate control system auxiliary units
Ignition switch
Relay coil power
Instrument panel (+30)
Electrical power steering system
(+15)
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103IN AN EMERGENCY
Before starting to tow,
turn the ignition key to
MAR and then to STOP.
Do not remove the key. If the
key is removed, the steering lock
engages automatically which pre-
vents the wheels being turned.
While the car is being
towed with the engine
off, remember that the
brake pedal and steering will re-
quire more effort as you no
longer have the benefit of the
power brakes and power steer-
ing. Do not use flexible cables to
tow. Avoid jerking. Whilst tow-
ing, ensure that the coupling to
the vehicle does not damage the
surrounding components.
The car can be lifted
from the side providing
the hydraulic jack arm is
fitted with a special bracket in
the plate housing.
WITH AN ARM HOIST
Jack up the car by arranging the ends
of the arms in the areas shown in
fig. 45.
IF THE CAR NEEDS
TO BE TOWED
A tow hitch is provided with the car.
To fasten the tow hitch:
1)Take the tow eye from the spare
wheel in the boot.
When towing the car,
you must comply with
the specific traffic regula-
tions regarding the tow hitch and
how to tow on the road.
fig. 45
P4Q00138
From the side
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