67GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
AT THE FILLING
STATION
The Fiat 600’s pollution control de-
vices make it essential to use unleaded
petrol only.
However, to avoid mistakes, the fuel
filler is too small for the leaded petrol
pump. Octane rating (R.O.N.) must
not be lower than 95.
fig. 89
P4Q01094
INSTALLATION OF
ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC
DEVICES
Electric/electronic devices installed
after buying the car or in aftermarket
shall bear the and marking:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorizes the in-
stallation of transceivers provided that
installation is carried out at a special-
ized shop, workmanlike performed
and in compliance with manufacturer’s
specifications.
IMPORTANTInstallation of de-
vices resulting in modifications of car
characteristics may cause driving li-
cense seizing by traffic agents and al-
so the lapse of the warranty as con-
cerns defects due to the abovemen-
tioned modification or traceable back
to it directly or indirectly.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. declines all respon-
sibility for damages caused by the in-
stallation of non-genuine accessories
or not recommended by Fiat Auto
S.p.A. and installed not in compliance
with the specified requirements. RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND
CELLULAR TELEPHONES
Mobile phones and other radio trans-
ceiver equipment (e.g.: HAM radio sys-
tems and the like) shall not be used in-
side the car unless a separate aerial is
mounted.
IMPORTANTThe use of mobile
phones, HAM radio systems or other
similar devices inside the passenger
compartment (without separate aeri-
al) may cause electronic systems
equipping the car to malfunction. This
could compromise safety in addition
to constituting a potential hazard for
the passengers.
In addition, transmission and recep-
tion of these devices may be affected
by the shielding effect of the car body.
As concerns EC-approved mobile
phones (GSM, GPRS, UMTS), strictly
comply with the instructions , for
use provided by the mobile
phone’s manufacturer.
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108CAR MAINTENANCE
ANNUAL INSPECTION SCHEDULE
– Inspect conditions of. engine, gear-
box, transmission, piping (exhaust -
fuel feed - brakes), rubber parts
(boots - sleeves - bushings - etc.),
brake and fuel line hoses.
– Check for bonnet and boot lock
cleanness, lever cleanness and lubri-
cation.
– Check battery charge status.
– Check conditions of various con-
trol belts.
– Check and top up fluid levels (en-
gine coolant, brakes, windscreen
washer, battery, etc.).
– Change engine oil.
– Replace engine oil filter.
– Replace pollen filter (where fitted). The following annual inspection
schedule is recommended for
cars travelling less than
20,000 km a year (e.g. approxi-
mately 10,000 km). The schedule
includes the following operations:
– Check tyre condition and wear
and adjust pressure, if required (in-
cluding spare wheel).
– Check operation of lights (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, boot light, passenger compart-
ment ceiling light, glove compartment
light, instrument panel lights, etc.).
– Check windscreen wiper/washer
and adjust nozzles.
– Check position wear of wind-
screen/rear window wiper blades.
– Check front brake pad conditions
and wear.
ADDITIONAL
CHECKS
Every 1,000 kmor before long
trips, check and top up as necessary:
– engine coolant level, brake fluid
level, windscreen washer liquid level,
tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 kmcheck and top up
as necessary: engine oil level.
We recommend using FL Selenia
products which were specifically de-
signed and made for use in Fiat vehi-
cles (see
CAPACITIEStable in TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
).
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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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135TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
UseOriginal fluids
and lubricants
TETELA CAR
TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N.° F010.B05
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference N.° F702.G07
TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference N.° F001.A93
PARAFLU UP
Contractual Technical
Reference N.° F101.M01
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL
SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N.° F201.D02 Fluid and lubricant specifications
for correct car operation
Lubricant with synthetic basis complying with SAE 75W-85.
Performance exceeds by far the API GL-4 PLUS
and FIAT 9.55550 standards required.
Grease containing Molybdenum bisulphide for high
temperature appliances. NLGI 1-2 consistency.
Synthetic fluid, F.M.V.S.S. no. 116, DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J-1704, CUNA NC 956-01
Anti-freezing safety liquid (red colour) containing
monoethylene glycol inhibited with organic formula.
Antifreeze complying with CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D
3306 standards.
Mixture of alcohols, water and surfactants
(CUNA NC 956-11).Change
Mechanical gear and
differential gear.
Constant-velocity
joints on wheel side.
Hydraulic brakes
and clutch hydraulic
controls.
Radiator antifreeze
proportion:
50% water and 50%
PARAFLU UP (
❒)
To be used diluted
or undiluted in
windscreen/rear
window washer/
wiper systems
IMPORTANTDo not top up or mix with fluids having characteristics different from those specified.
(
❒) For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLU UP and 40% demineralized water mixture.
Lubricants and greases
for transmission
Brake fluids
Protective agent
for radiatore
Windscreen/
rear window
washer fluid
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140INDEX
– right lever .............................. 38
Storing the car ............................ 82
Sun roof
– electrically operated ........... 43
Sun visors .................................... 43
Suspension ................................... 127
Symbols ........................................ 4
Tank cap
Technical specifications ............ 124
Third brake lights ....................... 96
To the service station ................ 67
Tools ............................................. 86
Top speed .................................... 133
Towing the car .......................... 103
Towing trailers
– fitting diagram ........................ 78
– installation of tow hook ..... 77
– warnings ................................. 77
Transmission ............................... 126
Travelling safely and in harmony
with nature ............................... 4
Tyre inflation pressure ............. 130
Tyres
– changing a wheel ................... 87– inflation pressure ................ 130
– maintenance .......................... 117
– snow tyres ............................. 80
– types ....................................... 130
Usage conditions ..................... 75
Van ............................................. 62
Various controls ........................ 40
Vehicle inactivity ........................ 82
Ventilation ................................... 35
Warning lights ........................ 23
Weights ........................................ 132
Wheel
– maintenance .......................... 117
– replacement .......................... 87
– spare wheel ........................... 128
– types ....................................... 130
Wheel geometry ........................ 128
Windows (cleaning) .................. 122
Windscreen and rearscreen wiper
blades ......................................... 118
Windscreen washer
– controls .................................. 38– fluid level ................................ 112
Windscreen wiper
– blades ...................................... 118
– controls .................................. 38
– jets ........................................... 120
Windscreen/rearscreen
washer fluid level ..................... 112
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