2007 FIAT 600 spark plugs

73DRIVING YOUR CAR
IMPORTANT Reverse gear can
only be engaged when the car is com-
pletely stationary. With the engine
running, before engaging the reverse
gear, wait for at least two seconds
with the clutch pedal pressed fully
down to avoid damaging or grating the
gears.
To change the gear
properly (with mechani-
cal clutch) you must push
the clutch pedal fully down. It is
therefore essential that there is
nothing under the pedals. Make
sure mats are lying flat and do
not get in the way of the pedals.CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTS
AND POLLUTION
Some suggestions which may help
you to keep the running costs of the
vehicle down and lower the amount
of toxic emissions released into the
atmosphere are given below.
GENERAL
CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
The overall state of the car is an im-
portant factor which has a marked in-
fluence over fuel consumption and
driving comfort and on the life span of
your car. For this reason care should
be taken to maintain your car by car-
rying out the necessary checks and
regulations in accordance with the
specifications given in the
SERVICE
SCHEDULE
(see sections: SPARK PLUGS,
IDLING, AIR CLEANERS, TIMING). Tyres
Tyre pressure should be checked at
least once every four weeks: if the
pressure is too low fuel consumption
increases as the resistance to the
rolling movement of the tyre is
greater. In this state, tyre wear is in-
creased and vehicle handling suffers
which will effect safety.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the
vehicle and its trim greatly effects con-
sumption and stability.
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76DRIVING YOUR CAR
LOOKING AFTER EMISSION
CONTROL DEVICES
The correct use of pollution control
devices not only ensures respect for
the environment but also has an effect
on the car’s performance. Keeping
these devices in good condition is
therefore a fundamental rule for dri-
ving that is easy on your pocket and
on the environment too.
The first step to take is to follow the
Service Schedule to the letter.
If your car has a petrol engine use
only unleaded petrol.
If you have trouble starting, do not
keep turning the ignition key for long
periods. Be especially careful to avoid
bump starting the car by pushing, tow-
ing or rolling down hill: these are all
manoeuvres that can damage the cat-
alytic exhaust. For emergency starts
use only an auxiliary battery.If the engine begins to “lose its
smoothness” when travelling, con-
tinue your journey but reduce the de-
mands you are making on the engine
and go to a Fiat Dealershipas soon
as you can.
When the instrument panel fuel re-
serve warning light comes on, fill up as
soon as possible. A low level of fuel
can cause an uneven supply of fuel to
the engine with the inevitable increase
in the temperature of the exhaust gas
and serious damage to the catalytic
converter.
Never run the engine with one or
more spark plugs disconnected, even
for testing purposes.
Do not warm up the engine by let-
ting it idle for a while before moving
off unless the outside temperature is
very low and, even in this case, only
do so for less than 30 seconds.Do not install other heat shields
and do not remove those already fit-
ted to the catalytic converter and
exhaust pipe.
When functioning nor-
mally the catalytic con-
verter reaches high tem-
peratures. For this reason do not
park the car over flammable ma-
terial (grass, dry leaves, pine nee-
dles etc.): fire hazard.
Ignoring the above rules
may lead to fire.
Do not allow anything to
be sprayed onto the cat-
alytic converter, Lambda
sensor or exhaust pipe.
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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 3 years for demanding use (cold climates, prolonged idling in city traffic)
or every 5 years, regardless of distance
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125TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
This plate fig. 4 is applied inside the
tailgate.
It bears the following data:
A - Paint manufacturer
B - Colour name
C - Fiat colour code
D- Respray and touch up code.
fig. 4
P4Q00082
187AXC1A 02
187CXC1A 1C 187A1.000
187A1.000
Versions Code Code
engine type bodywork version
S - Active
Van
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS
ENGINE
GENERAL FEATURES
Engine code
Cycle
Number and layout of cylinders
Diameter x stroke mm
Total capacity cm3
Compression ratio
Max power (EEC): kW
HP
corresponding ratio rpm
Max torque (EEC): Nm
kgm
corresponding ratio rpm
Spark plugs
Fuel
187A1.000
Otto
4 in line
70 x 72
1108
9.6
40
54
5000
88
9.0
2750
NGK DCPR7E-N-10
BOSCH YR7DEU
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
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Modifications or repairs
to the fuel feed system
that are not carried out
properly or do not take the sys-
tem’s technical specifications
into account can cause malfunc-
tions leading to the risk of fire. FUEL SUPPLY IGNITION
Integrated multipoint electronic in-
jection and ignition system: a single
control units controls both function
processing injection time (for fuel me-
tering) and spark advance angle at the
same time.
SPARK PLUGS
The cleanness and soundness of the
spark plugs are very important for
keeping the engine efficient and pol-
luting emissions down.
The appearance of the spark plug, if
examined by an expert eyes, is a good
way of pinpointing a problem even if
it has nothing to do with the ignition
system. Therefore, if the engine has
problems, it is important to have the
spark plugs checked at a Fiat Deal-
ership.
TRANSMISSION
CLUTCH
Mechanically controlled without
travel-free pedal.
GEARBOX
Five forward gears and reverse with
synchromesh for front gear engage-
ment.
Cyclical gear reduction and differen-
tial assembly incorporated in the gear-
box.
Drive transmission to the front
wheels by means of drive shafts con-
nected to the differential assembly and
the wheels with CV joints. The spark plugs must be
changed at the times
specified in the
SERVICE
SCHEDULE
. Only use the type of
plugs indicated. If the heat ratio
is less than required or the life
specified is not guaranteed, prob-
lems can arise.
126TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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139INDEX
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 92
– controls .................................. 37
– flashing .................................... 38
Manual climate control system
– climate control (cooling) .... 36
– controls .................................. 35
– maintenance .......................... 36
Milometer .................................... 21
Number plate lights .............. 95
On board instruments ........... 21
Paint ........................................... 121
Performance ............................... 131
Personalized adjustments ......... 29
Pretensioners .............................. 10
Protecting devices that reduce
emissions ................................... 76
Raising the vehicle .................. 102
Rear fog lamps
– bulb replacement ................ 95
– on/off button ......................... 40Rear screen washer
– controls .................................. 39
– fluid level ................................ 112
Rear view mirrors
– exterior .................................. 31
– interior ................................... 31
Rearscreen wiper
– blades ...................................... 118
– controls .................................. 39
– jets ........................................... 120
Restricting management
expenses .................................... 73
Reversing lights ........................... 95
Roof rack/ski rack ...................... 52
Rubber hoses ............................. 118
Seat belts
– general information ............ 11
– maintenance .......................... 12
– pretensioners ........................ 10
– transporting children
safely ....................................... 13
– usage ....................................... 7
Seats
– access to rear seats ............. 31– backrest adjustment ............ 30
– children (transporting) ....... 13
– cleaning ................................... 123
– lengthwise adjustment ........ 29
Side lights
– controls .................................. 37
– front bulb replacement ..... 93
– rear bulb replacement ....... 95
Signals for correct driving ........ 5
Snow chains ............................... 81
Spark plugs .................................. 126
Speedometer .............................. 21
Starting the engine
– emergency starting .............. 71-83
– ignition switch ....................... 18
– jump starting .................. 84-101
– procedure for starting ........ 70
– to switch off the engine ...... 71
– warming up the engine
once started .......................... 70
Steering ................................. 61-129
Steering lock ............................... 18-72
Steering wheel levers
– left lever ................................. 37
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