2007 FIAT LINEA suspension

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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
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.
WARNING

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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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
CO
2EMISSIONS .................................................................. 217
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
SUSPENSIONS
1.4 - 1.4 T-JET - 1.3 Multijet
Front
Rear
BRAKES
1.4 - 1.4 T-JET - 1.3 Multijet
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking efficiency
the first time the brakes are applied.
Mc Pherson independent wheels
twisting axle with interconnected wheels controlled by hand lever, operating on rear brakesdrum / disk (T-JET version) disk
STEERING
1.4 - 1.4 T-JET - 1.3 Multijet
Type
Steering circle (kerb to kerb) m 10.5 (❏) / 11 (6)
(❏) With 15” tyres
(6) With 16” and 17” tyresrack and pinion with hydraulic power steering

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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
VEHICLE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
Tyres
– replacing a wheel ........................... 147
– maintenance .................................. 192
– reading tyre markings .................. 206
– standard tyres................................ 208
– cold tyre inflation pressure 209
Using the manual gearbox .............. 126
Ventilation .......................................... 51
Warning lights and messages ......... 133
Weights ................................................ 212
Wheel..................................................... 206
– replacing a wheel .......................... 147
– spare wheel ................................... 220
– wheel geometry ............................ 206
Wheel rims
– understanding rim marking ........ 219
Window washing................................. 68
Window winders................................. 83
Windscreen/rear window/
headlight washer fluid level ............ 200
Windscreen/rear window
wiper blades ...................................... 206
Windscreen washer
– control ............................................ 68
– fluid level ........................................ 187Windscreen wiper
– blades .............................................. 193
– control ............................................ 59
– spray nozzles ................................. 194 Starting the engine
– bump starting ................................ 147
– diesel engines ................................ 123
– emergency start-up ...................... 146
– ignition switch ............................... 13
– jump starting .................................. 146
– petrol engines ............................... 122
– stopping the engine....................... 124
– warm up the engine after
just started...................................... 124
Steering.................................................. 217
Steering column lock ......................... 13
Steering wheel ..................................... 47
Sunroof.................................................. 74
Sun visors ............................................. 81
Suspensions .......................................... 205
Symbols ................................................. 6
Tailgate ................................................ 82
Technical specifications ..................... 199
Third brake light ................................. 172
Top speeds ........................................... 223
Towing the car .................................... 175
Towing trailers
– tow hook installation ................... 129
Transmission ........................................ 204
Trip computer ..................................... 42