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❒make sure the compressor switch D-
fig. 10is set to 0 (off), start the engine
and fit plug E-fig. 11into the nearest
current outlet and then turn on the
compressor by setting switch D-fig. 10
to I(on). Inflate the tyre to the pres-
sure specified in paragraph “Inflation
pressure” in section “Technical Speci-
fications”. Check tyre pressure on gauge F-fig.
10with compressor off to obtain pre-
cise reading;
❒if after 5 minutes it is still impossible
to reach at least 1.5 bar, disengage com-
pressor from valve and current outlet,
then move the car forth for approx. ten
metres in order to distribute the seal-
ing fluid inside the tyre evenly, then re-
peat the inflation operation;
❒If after this operation it is still impossi-
ble after 5 minutes to reach at least 1.8
bar, do not start driving since the tyre
is excessively damaged and the quick
tyre repair kit cannot guarantee suit-
able sealing, contact Fiat Dealership;
❒if reaching the tyre pressure specified
in paragraph “Inflation pressure” in sec-
tion “Technical Specifications”, start
driving immediately;
fig. 10F0M0202m
fig. 11F0M0203m
fig. 12F0M0364m
Apply the sticker in a visible
position for the driver to in-
dicate that the tyre has been treat-
ed with the quick tyre repair kit. Dri-
ve carefully especially when corner-
ing. Do not exceed 80 km/h. Avoid
heavy braking and accelerating.
WARNING
❒after driving for about 10 minutes stop
and check again the tyre pressure; pull
up the handbrake;
If the pressure falls below 1.8
bars, do not drive any fur-
ther: the quick tyre repair kit Fix & Go
automatic cannot guarantee proper
hold because the tyre is too much
damaged. Contact Fiat Dealership.
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WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-
ing the spare, every two weeks and before
long journeys. The pressure should be
checked with the tyre rested and cold.
For the correct tyre inflation pressure, see
“Wheels” in “Technical specifications”
section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wearfig. 14:
Anormal pressure: tread evenly worn.
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
Chigh pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
Tyres must be replaced when the tread
wears down to 1.6 mm. In any case, com-
ply with the laws in the country where the
car is being driven.
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒As far as possible, avoid sharp braking
and screech starts etc. Be careful not
to hit the kerb, potholes or other ob-
stacles hard. Driving for long stretch-
es over bumpy roads can damage the
tyres;
❒periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre wear. If any of
these occur, have the car seen to at a
Fiat Dealership;
fig. 14F0M0160m
❒avoid overloading the car when travel-
ling: this may cause serious damage to
the wheels and tyres;
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop immediate-
ly and charge it to avoid damage to the
tyre, the rim, suspensions and steering
system;
❒tyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread rubber are
a sign of ageing. In any case, if the tyres
have been on the car for over 6 years,
they should be checked by specialised
personnel, to see if they can still be
used. Also remember to check the
spare wheel;
❒ in the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of dubious
origin;
❒ if a tyre is changed, also change the in-
flation valve;
❒to allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to change
them over every 10-15 thousand kilo-
metres, keeping them on the same side
of the car so as not to reverse the di-
rection of rotation.
Remember that road holding
depends also on the correct
tyre inflating pressure.
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INDEX
Side/taillights
– control ............................................ 59
– front bulb replacement................. 168
– rear bulb replacement.................. 170
Smart washing ..................................... 62
Snow chains ......................................... 137
Sound system ...................................... 103
Spark plugs
– type ................................................. 215
Speedometer ....................................... 16
Starting the engine
– bump starting ................................ 155
– diesel engines ................................ 129
– emergency start-up ...................... 154
– ignition switch ............................... 13
– jump starting .................................. 154
– petrol engines ............................... 128
– stopping the engine....................... 130
– warming up the engine ................ 130
Steering.................................................. 218
Steering column lock ......................... 13
Steering wheel (adjustment) ............ 40
Sunroof.................................................. 76
Sun visors ............................................. 75
Suspensions .......................................... 218Symbols ................................................. 7
Tailgate ................................................ 84
Technical specifications ..................... 211
Third brake light ................................. 172
Top speeds ........................................... 224
Towing the car .................................... 187
Towing trailers
– tow hook installation ................... 135
T.P.M.S. system.................................... 98
Transmission ........................................ 217
Trip computer ..................................... 34
Tyre pressure ...................................... 222
Tyres
– changing .......................................... 155
– maintenance .................................. 205
– standard tyres................................ 221
– understanding tyre marking ....... 219
Using the manual gearbox .............. 132
Ventilation .......................................... 42
Warning lights and messages ......... 139
Weights ................................................ 225 Rear window wiper
– blades .............................................. 207
– control ............................................ 63
– nozzles ............................................ 208
Rearview mirrors
– door mirrors ................................. 41
– driving mirror ................................ 40
Refuelling............................................... 106
Rev counter.......................................... 16
Reversing light ..................................... 171
Roof rack/ski rack .............................. 88
Rubber hoses ....................................... 206
Safety devices ..................................... 109
Seat adjustment ................................... 38
Seat belts
– general instructions ..................... 113
– load limiters ................................... 112
– maintenance .................................. 115
– use ................................................... 110
Seats
– adjustment ..................................... 38
– cleaning ........................................... 210
– tilting (rear seats).......................... 85
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