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LOADS FUSE AMPERES
Cigar lighter or socket
Boot lock actuator
Power window unit (driver’s side front window motor)
Power window unit (passenger’s side front window motor)
+15 control lighting: radio on steering wheel, control panel; power mirrors,
power window unit, alarm setup, electrochromic mirror and rain sensor
+15 airbag node
+15 cruise control, radio setup, Blu&Me setup,
parking sensors
Power window unit, driver’s seat adjustment motor
Body computer and instrument panel node F44
F45
F47
F48
F49
F50
F51
F52
F5315
10
20
20
7.5
7.5
7.5
15
7.5
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FASTENING THE TOW
RING fig. 43-44
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.
The power brakes and pow-
er steering will not work while
the car is being towed. More effort on
the brake pedal and steering wheel will
therefore be required. Do not use wires
for towing. Do not jerk. Make sure not
to damage parts in contact with the
car while towing. Respect the specific
rules of the Highway Code when tow-
ing the car specifically in relation to
the towing device and the behaviour
to maintain on the road.
WARNING
fig. 43F0R0130m
fig. 44F0R0131m
Do not start the engine while
towing the car.
WARNING
Clean the threaded seat
carefully before fastening
the ring. Make sure that the ring is
fully fastened in the seat before tow-
ing the car.
WARNING
Release the steering wheel
lock before towing (see “Ig-
nition device” in “Dashboard and con-
trols”). The power brakes and power
steering will not work while the car is
being towed. More effort on the brake
pedal and steering wheel will therefore
be required. Do not use wires for tow-
ing. Do not jerk. Make sure not to
damage parts in contact with the car
while towing. Respect the specific rules
of the Highway Code when towing the
car specifically in relation to the tow-
ing device and the behaviour to main-
tain on the road.
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CHECKING FLUID
fig. 1/a - 1.4 version
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment.
Flammable gases may be present.
Risk of fire.
WARNING
Be careful not to confuse the
various types of fluids while
topping up: they are all reci-
procally incompatible and
may severely damage your car.
F0R0243m
1.Engine coolant
2.Battery
3.Windscreen washer fluid
4.Brake fluid
5.Engine oil
6.Power steering fluid
fig. 1/b - 1.4 T-JET version
2
64
5
13
2
64
5
13
2
64
5
13
F0R0244m
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fig. 2 - 1.3 Multijet version
1
1
6
2
45
3
F0R0235m
1.Engine oil
2.
Engine coolant
3.Windscreen washer fluid
4.Brake fluid
5.Battery
6.Power steering fluid.
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MAINTENANCEOil consumption is extremely
low; if another top-up should
be required after only a short
period of time, have the system checked
for leakage at a Fiat Dealership.
BATTERY
The car fits a low-maintenance battery: no
top-ups with distilled water are needed in
normal conditions of use.
CHECKING THE CHARGE fig. 9
Use the gauge A (where provided) on the
battery lid positioned as shown in fig. 9and
take action according to the colour it as-
sumes.
Refer to the table below. POWER STEERING FLUID fig. 8
Check that the oil level with the car on flat
ground and the engine cold is between the
MINand MAXlines on the reservoir
body. The level may go over the MAX
line when the oil is hot.
If topping up is required, make sure the oil
you used has the same specifications as
that already in the system.
AIR CLEANER
Have the air cleaner replaced by a Fiat
Dealership.
POLLEN FILTER
Have the pollen filter replaced by a Fiat
Dealership.
Prevent power steering flu-
id from coming into contact
with hot engine parts: the liquid is
flammable.
WARNING
fig. 8F0R0139m
Brilliant whiteTop-up Go to a Fiat Dealership
Dark without greenLow charge Recharge the battery
area in the middle(go to a Fiat Dealership)
Dark with green Electrolyte and charge OK No action needed
area in the middle
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WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each type, includ-
ing the spare, approximately once every
two weeks and before starting a long jour-
ney: this check must be performed with
the tyre rested and cold.
It is normal for pressure to increase when
the car is used. For the correct tyre in-
flation pressure, see “Wheels” in “Tech-
nical specifications” section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wearfig. 10:
Anormal pressure: evenly worn tread.
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
on the edges.
Cexcessive pressure: tread particularly
worn in the middle.
The tyres must be replaced when the
tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In all cas-
es, follow the laws in force in the coun-
try where you are driving.
fig. 10F0R0141m
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒Avoid braking suddenly, burning starts
and violent knocks against the curb,
potholes or other obstacles if possible.
Long distances on rough roads may
damage the tyres;
❒check the tyres regularly for cuts on the
sides, swelling or irregular tread wear.
Go to a Fiat Dealership if required.
❒do not over load your car: this may
cause serious damage to 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;
❒a tyre will age even if it is not used
much. Cracks in the tread and on the
sidewalls are a sign of ageing. Have the
tyres checked by specialised personnel
if they have been fitted for longer than
6 years. Remember to check the spare
wheel very carefully;
❒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 the road
holding qualities of your car
also depends on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
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GENUINE LEATHER STEERING
WHEEL/GEAR LEVER KNOB
These components must be cleaned with
mild soap and water only.
Never use spirit and/or alcohol based
products.
Before using off-the-shelves products de-
signed for cleaning car interiors, make sure
that they do not contain spirit and/or al-
cohol based substances before using them.
If window cleaner accidentally drips onto
the steering wheel or gear lever knob,
wipe away immediately and then wash the
concerned area with mild soap and water. IMPORTANT Be carefully when arranging
a steering wheel lock device, where applic-
able, to prevent damaging the leather up-
holstery by rubbing. INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS
It is advisable to clean interior parts with a
moist cloth and a solution of water and mild
soap. Use specific products for cleaning plas-
tic, without solvents and specifically de-
signed to prevent damage to the appearance
and colour of the treated parts to remove
grease and tough stains.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or petro-
leum to clean the instrument panel.
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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 200
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS............... 202
ENGINE .................................................................................. 203
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ....................................................... 204
TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 204
BRAKES................................................................................... 205
SUSPENSIONS....................................................................... 205
STEERING............................................................................... 205
WHEELS.................................................................................. 206
DIMENSIONS......................................................................... 210
PERFORMANCE................................................................... 211
WEIGHTS............................................................................... 212
CAPACITIES........................................................................... 213
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS.............................................. 214
FUEL CONSUMPTION....................................................... 216
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2EMISSIONS .................................................................. 217
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