2007 FIAT MULTIPLA trailer

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FAILURE WARNINGS
In case of parking sensor failure, the driver is warned
by a 3-seconds acoustic signal.
OPERATION WITH TRAILER
Parking sensor operation is deactivated automatically
when the trailer electric cable plug is fitted into the car
tow hook socket.
Sensors are reactivated automatically when removing
the trailer cable plug.GENERAL WARNINGS
❒When parking, take the utmost care to obstacles set
above or under the sensors.
❒Objects set close to the car front or rear part,
under certain circumstances are not detected and
could therefore cause damages to the car or be
damaged.
❒Indications sent by the sensors can be altered by
dirt, snow or ice deposited on the sensors or by
ultrasound systems (e.g.: truck pneumatic brakes or
pneumatic hammers) set nearby the car.
For proper operation, the parking sensors shall be clean from mud, dirt, snow or ice. When cleaning
the sensors, take the utmost care to prevent their damaging; do not use therefore dry or rough
clothes. Sensors shall be washed with clean water and car detergent, if required. In washing
stations, clean sensors quickly keeping the vapour jet/high pressure washing nozzles at 10 cm at
least from the sensors.
WARNINGParking manoeuvres however are always under the driver’s responsibility which
shall always check the absence of people (specially children) or animals in the
manoeuvre space. This system is just a help for the driver but she/he shall never
reduce attention during dangerous manoeuvres even if performed at low speed.

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ENGINE STARTING ........................................................... 137
PARKING .............................................................................. 140
USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX ................................ 142
CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS ............................... 143
TOWING TRAILERS .......................................................... 145
SNOW TYRES ...................................................................... 149
SNOW CHAINS .................................................................. 150
STORING THE CAR .......................................................... 151

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CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may help you to
keep the running costs of your car down and lower
the amount of toxic emissions released into the
atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in
accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an
interval of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is
too low, consumption levels increase as resistance to
rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage stowed in the
boot. The weight of the car (especially when driving in
town) and its trim greatly affects consumption and
stability.Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof as
soon as they are no longer used. These accessories
lower air penetration and adversely affect
consumption levels. When needing to carry
particularly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time
needed. Rear heated window, additional headlights,
windscreen wipers and heater fan need a considerable
amount of energy, therefore increasing the
requirement of current increases fuel consumption (up
to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load which greatly
affects the engine leading to higher consumption (on
average up to +20%). When the temperature outside
the vehicle permits it, use the air vents where possible.
Aerodynamic accessories
The use of non-certified aerodynamic items may
adversely affect air drag and consumption levels.

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TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT NOTES
For towing caravans or trailers the car must be fitted
with a certified tow hook and an adequate electric
system. Installation should be carried out by
specialised personnel who release a special document
for circulation on the road.
Install any specific and/or additional rear-view mirrors
in accordance with the Highway Code.
Remember that when towing a trailer, steep hills are
harder to climb, the braking spaces increase and
overtaking takes longer depending on the overall
weight.Engage a low gear when driving downhill, rather than
constantly using the brake.
The weight the trailer exerts on the car tow hook
reduces by the same amount the actual vehicle loading
capacity.
To make sure the maximum towable weight is not
exceeded, account should be taken of the fully laden
trailer, including accessories and personal belongings.
Do not exceed the speed limits of the country you are
driving in. In any case do not exceed 100 km/h.
WARNINGThe ABS system with which the car may be fitted does not control the trailer
braking system.
Under no circumstances should the vehicle brake system be altered to control the
trailer brake. The trailer braking system must be fully independent of the vehicle’s
hydraulic system.WARNING

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INSTALLING THE TOW HOOK
The towing device should be fastened to the body by
specialised personnel according to any additional
and/or integrative information supplied by the
Manufacturer of the device.
Have installation carried out at Fiat Dealership.
The towing device must meet current regulations with
reference to 94/20/EC Directive and subsequent
amendments.
For any version the towing device used must match
the towable weight of the car on which it is to be
installed.
For the electric connection a unified connector should
be used which is generally placed on a special bracket
normally fastened to the towing device, and a special
ECU for external trailer light control shall be installed
on the car.
When fitting the trailer, parking sensors are
deactivated.For the electrical connection, a 7 pin 12VDC
connection is to be used (CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN
Standards). Follow the instructions provided by the car
manufacturer and/or the tow hitch manufacturer.
An electric brake should be supplied directly by the
battery through a cable with a cross section of no less
than 2.5 mm
2.
IMPORTANT Electric brake or other device shall be
used with running engine.
In addition to the electrical branches, the car’s electric
system can only be connected to the supply cable for
an electric brake and to the cable for an internal light,
though not above 15W.
For connections, use the preset control unit with
battery cable no less than 2.5 mm
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The two hitches are shown on the following pages.

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HEAVY CONDITIONS
Should prevailing use of the car be under one of the
following specially heavy conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) and repeated
with external temperatures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long distance low
speed driving (e.g.: door-to-door deliveries) or in
case of a long term inactivity;
❒urban routes;carry out checks more frequently than required on
Service Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanness of bonnet and boot locks and
lever cleanness and lubrication;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel -
brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level (electrolyte);
❒visual check on various drive belt conditions;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if required;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if required.

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IDENTIFICATION DATA
You are advised to note the identification codes. The identification data
stamped and given on the plates and their position are the following:
1 - Model plate.
2 - Chassis marking.
3 - Bodywork paint identification plate.
4 - Engine marking.
MODEL PLATE
The plate is to be found in the engine compartment and bears the
following identification data:
B - Homologation number
C - Vehicle type code
D - Chassis number
E - Maximum vehicle weight fully loaded
F - Maximum vehicle weight fully loaded with trailer
G - Maximum vehicle weight on first axle (front)
H - Maximum vehicle weight on second axle (rear)
I - Engine type
L - Body version code
M - Spare part code
N - Correct grade of smoke (diesel engines).
F0E0745m
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JTD 120
1370
680
1100
1050
2050
1300 (900)•
560
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70
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases thus reducing the payload as specified in the maximum
loads allowed.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot an/or on the roof so that they comply with these lim-
its.
With headlights turned on, load must not exceed the values indicated in paragraph “Headlights” in section “Dashboard and controls”.
(•) For specific markets.
WEIGHTS
Weights (kg)
Empty weight
(including all fluids, fuel tank at 90 % and with no optional):
Payload (*) including
the driver:
Maximum admitted loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads
– trailer with brakes:
– trailer without brakes:
Maximum load on roof:
Maximum load on tow hitch (trailer with brakes):100
16V
1300
690
1050
1050
2025
1200 (900)•
560
80
70