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CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
TOWING THE CAR
The tow ring provided with the car is
housed in the tool box under the boot
mat.
fig. 46F0M0243m
fig. 47F0M0238m
TOW RING HOOKING fig. 46-47
Proceed as follows:
❒release the cap A;
❒take the tow hook Bfrom the sup-
port;
❒tighten the ring on the rear or front
threaded pin.
When towing, remember that
without the help of the ser-
vobrake and power steering, a greater
effort is required on the pedal and
steering wheel. Do not use flexible ca-
bles for towing and avoid jerks. During
towing operations make sure that fas-
tening the joint to the car does not
damage the components in contact
with it. When towing the car, you must
comply with the specific traffic regu-
lations regarding the tow ring and how
to tow on the road.
WARNING
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IINDEX
DASHBOARD
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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
Do not start the engine
when towing the car.
WARNING
Before fitting the hook,
clean accurately its thread-
ed seat. Before starting to tow, make
sure to have tighten the hook.
WARNING
Before starting to tow, disen-
gage the steering lock (see
paragraph “Ignition device” in section
“Dashboard and controls”). When
towing, remember that without the
help of the brake booster and power
steering, a greater effort is required on
the pedal and steering wheel. Do not
use flexible cables for towing and
avoid jerks. During towing operations
make sure that fastening the joint to
the car does not damage the compo-
nents in contact with it. When towing
the car, you must comply with the spe-
cific traffic regulations regarding the
tow ring and how to tow on the road.
WARNING
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Lubricants and
greases
for transmission
Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Original fluids and Applications
for correct car operation lubricants
(*) IMPORTANT Do not top up or mix with fluids having characteristics different from those specified.(❒) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU UP and
demineralised water.LSynthetic-based oils, grade SAE 75W- 85
that passes API GL4 PLUS specifications.
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85
that passes API GL-4 specifications
Grease containing Molybdenum bisulphide for high
temperature appliances. N.L.G.I. 1-2 consistency.y
Specifc grease to be used for constant-velocity joints with
low friction coefficient. N.L.G.I. 0-1 consistency.
Poly-urea oil synthetic-based grease suitable for high
temperatures. NL.GI. 2 consistency
Synthetic fluid FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925
SAE J1704, CUNA NC 956- 01
Red protective with antifreeze action, based on
inhibited monoethylen glycol with organic formula
based on O.A.T, that passes CUNA NC 956-16,
ASTM D 3306 specifications.
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants
CUNA NC 956-II
TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F010.B05
TUTELA CAR
MATRYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F108.F02
TUTELA ALL
STAR Contractual
Technical Reference
N° F702.G07
TUTELA
STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F701.C07
TUTELA STAR 325Contractual Technical
Reference N° F301.D03
TUTELA TOP 4Contractual Technical
Reference N° F001.A93
PARAFLU UP (*)Contractual Technical
Reference N° F101.M01
TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02
Mechanical gearbox
and differential (petrol
versions and 1.3 Multijet
75 HP versions)
Mechanical gearbox
and differential
(1.3 Multijet 90HP
versions and
1.9 Multijet versions)
CV joints
on wheel side
CV joints on differential
side (excluding 1.9
Multijet versions)
CV joints
on differential side
(1.9 Multijet versions)
Brake 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
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Brake fluids
Protective agent for
radiators
Windscreen/ rear
window washer fluid
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