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The tow hook structure must be fastened in the points
shown by the symbol
Øusing a total of 4 M8 screws,
2 M10 screws and 2 M12 screws.
The hook should be fastened to the body avoiding any
type of drilling and trimming of the rear bumpers that
remains visible when the hook is removed.
IMPORTANT It is compulsory to fasten a label (plainly
visible) of suitable size and material with the following
wording:
MAX LOAD ON BALL 60 kg
WARNINGAfter fitting, screw holes shall be sealed to prevent exhaust gas inlet.
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Full load
Standard ball Existing holes
Existing holes Existing holes
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❒car heavy duty(e.g.: towing trailer uphill or
fully laden car): decrease speed, if the warning
light stays on, stop the car. Wait for 2 or 3
minutes leaving the engine on and slightly
accelerated to further activate the circulation
of the coolant fluid, then switch the engine off.
Check proper coolant level as described
previously.
IMPORTANT Under severe use of the car, keep
the engine on and slightly accelerated for few
minutes before switching it off.ç
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DOOR OPENING/CLOSING ........................................... 221
ENGINE STARTING ............................................................ 222
FIX & GO automatic (QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT) ...... 225
IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED ............................................... 230
WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB ................... 237
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ......................... 240
IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT .......................... 246
IF A FUSE BLOWS................................................................ 248
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT .................................................. 254
JACKING THE CAR............................................................. 255
TOWING THE CAR .......................................................... 255

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BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (bu pushing, towing, or
coasting downhill) as this could cause fuel to flow into
the catalytic exhaust system and damage it beyond
repair.IMPORTANT Remember that until the engine has
started the brake booster and electrical power
steering systems will not work and a greater effort will
therefore be required to press the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.
WARNINGAlert other drivers that the car is stationary in compliance with local regulations:
hazard warning lights, warning triangle etc. Any passengers on board should leave
the car, especially if it is heavily laden. Passengers should stay away from
oncoming traffic while the wheel is being changed on. If the wheel is being changed
on a steep or badly surfaced road, place the wedges or other suitable material
under the wheel to stop the car.

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FIX & GO automatic (QUICK TYRE REPAIR
KIT) (where provided)
The quick tyre repair kit Fix & Go automatic is placed in the boot.
The kit includes:
❒bottle (A) containing sealer and fitted with:
– filling pipe (B);
– sticker (C) bearing the notice “max. 80 km/h”, to be placed in a posi-
tion visible to the driver (on the instrument panel) after fixing the tyre;
❒instruction brochure, to be used for prompt and proper use of the quick
repair kit and to be then handed to the personnel charged with handling
the treated tyre;
❒compressor (D) including gauge and connections;
❒a pair of protection gloves located in the side space of the compressor;
❒adapters for inflating different elements.
In the kit container (placed in the boot under the carpet) are also housed
the screwdriver and the tow hitch.
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Hand the instruction brochure to the personnel charged with treating the tyre
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For versions with alloy rims
❒Make sure that hub contact surfaces are clean;
❒Refit the standard wheel fitting it on the pins, refit the fastening bolts
and tighten them using the wrench provided;
❒Lower the car and remove the jack;
❒Using the wrench provided, tighten the bolts in the sequence shown
previously for the space-saver spare wheel (see figure);
❒Refit the snap-fitted wheel hub cap.
When you have finished
❒Stow the spare wheel (C) in the space provided in the boot;
❒Insert the jack partially open in its container (B) forcing it lightly to
prevent it from vibrating when travelling;
❒Put the tools back into their places in the container;
❒Stow the container complete with tools on the spare wheel and
secure everything with the clamping device (A);
❒Correctly re-position the stiff cover.
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JACKING THE CAR
If the car is to be lifted, go to a Fiat Dealership which is equipped with
the arm hoist or workshop lift.
Jack up the car only by positioning the jack arms or the shop jack in the
points shown in the figures.
TOWING THE CAR
The car is delivered with two tow rings: the short tow ring shall be fitted
at the front and the long one at the back.
Tow rings are arranged in tool container.
Side figures show how rear (long) ring was arranged, within spare wheel
and in the container of kit Fix & Go automatic, respectively.
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HOW TO REMOVE TOW HITCH CAPS
To avoid damaging the cap (A), proceed as follows:
❒take the screwdriver provided in the tool kit;
❒insert the screwdriver in the cap slot (B);
❒put the hand thumb on the cap to prevent damaging it (see the figure);
❒remove the cap (without turning it) making a movement
perpendicular to the supporting surface (see the figure).
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