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ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
DEVICES INSTALLATION
Electrical and electronic devices installed
after buying the vehicle by after-market
service must carry the following label:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorises the installation
of transceiving devices provided that they
are installed by a specialised centre ac-
cording to rules of good engineering prac-
tice in compliance with the manufacturer’s
indications.IMPORTANT Traffic police may not allow
the vehicle on the road if devices are in-
stalled which imply modifications of the
vehicle features. This may also cause the
warranty to become null and void in re-
lation to faults caused by the change or re-
lated to the change either directly or in-
directly.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. shall not be liable for dam-
age caused by the installation of acces-
sories either not supplied or recom-
mended by Fiat Auto S.p.A. and/or not in-
stalled in compliance with the provided in-
structions.RADIO TRANSMITTERS
AND MOBILE PHONES
Radio transceiver equipment (e.g. mobile
phones, HAM radio systems and the like)
shall not be used inside the vehicle unless
a separate aerial is mounted on the roof.
IMPORTANT The use of similar devices
inside the passenger compartment (with-
out separated aerial) produces radio-fre-
quency electromagnetic fields which, am-
plified by the resonance effects inside the
passenger compartment, may cause mal-
functioning of the electrical systems in-
stalled on the vehicle. This could com-
promise safety in addition to constituting
a potential hazard for the passengers.
In addition, transmission and reception of
these devices may be affected by the
shielding effect of the vehicle body.
As concerns officially EC-approved mobile
phones (GSM, GPRS, UMTS), strictly com-
ply with the instructions for use provided
by the manufacturer of the mobile phone.
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AIR CLEANER/
POLLEN FILTER
Have the air cleaner or the pollen filter re-
placed by a Fiat Dealership.
BATTERY
The vehicle fits a low-maintenance battery:
no top-ups with distilled water are need-
ed in normal conditions of use.
A periodic check is however required to
make sure that the battery is in efficient
conditions. Have it performed by the Fiat
Dealership or skilled personnel only. REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a gen-
uine spare battery having the same speci-
fications.
If a battery with different specifications is
fitted, the service intervals given in the
“Scheduled servicing plan” in this section
will no longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s in-
structions for maintenance.
The battery fluid is poiso-
nous and corrosive. Avoid
contact with the skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames and sources of sparks
away from the battery: risk of explo-
sion and fire.
WARNING
Running the battery with an
excessively low liquid level
will damage the battery beyond re-
pair and even cause an explosion.
WARNING
Incorrect assembly of electric
and electronic devices may
cause severe damage to your
vehicle. Go to a Fiat Dealer-
ship if, after buying the vehicle, you
want to install accessories (alarms, mo-
bile phone, etc.): they will suggest the
most suitable devices and advise you
if a higher capacity battery needs to be
installed.
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Safety.................................................. 83
Saving fuel ............................................. 106
SBR system .......................................... 85
Seat belt tensioners ........................... 86
Seat belts (use) .................................... 84
Seats
– adjustments .................................... 33
– cleaning ........................................... 176
– foldaway passenger seat .............. 34
– heated ............................................. 33
Snow chains ......................................... 110
Spark plugs (type) ............................... 181
Specifications ....................................... 177
Starting and driving...................... 101
Stationary vehicle ............................... 104
Steering ................................................. 183
Steering column controls
– left lever ......................................... 49
– right lever ....................................... 51
Steering lock ........................................ 14
Steering wheel ..................................... 38
Sun visors ............................................. 60
Suspensions .......................................... 183
Symbols ................................................. 7
Technical specifications............. 177
Tires
– inflation pressures ........................ 186– replacement ................................... 127
– snow tires .............................109-186
– standard .......................................... 186
– tire data .......................................... 184
Towing the vehicle ............................. 154
Trailer towing ...................................... 108
Transmission (operation) ................. 105
Transmission operation .................... 105
Trip computer ..................................... 31
Trunk
– emergency opening ...................... 67
– extension ........................................ 69
– load restraint ................................. 70
– shelf removal ................................. 68
Turn signal lights
– control ............................................ 50
– front bulb replacement ............... 138
– lane change function .................... 50
– rear bulb replacement ................. 140
– side bulb replacement ................. 139
Type approval ...................................... 197
Vehicle starting and driving ............. 101
Ventilation ............................................ 41
Warning lights and messages.. 111
Weights ................................................ 190 Performance ........................................ 189
Power socket ...................................... 59
Powertrain ........................................... 182
Prolonged inactivity ............................ 110
Provision for installation
of Pushout side windows ............... 60
– cleaning ........................................... 177
Radio transmitters
and mobile telephones .................... 80
Raising the vehicle .............................. 153
Rear fog light
– bulb replacement .......................... 140
– control rear roof lights ..... 143-144
Rear view mirrors
– external .......................................... 39
– interior ........................................... 39
– power-operated ........................... 40
Refueling ............................................... 81
Removable roof lamp ........................ 55
Roof lights ............................................ 53
Roof lights
– bulb replacement
– on/off control ......................53-54-55
Roof struts
– retentions ....................................... 72
Rubber hoses ....................................... 170