2007 FIAT MULTIPLA technical specifications

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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
The tow hook structure must be fastened in the points
shown by the symbol (
Ø) using 6 M8 screws and 6
M10 screws.
Anchorage points 1 are to be fitted with spacers Ø 21
x 4 mm.
The internal plates 5 shall have a minimum thickness of
5 mm, the external plates 2 and 3 shall have a
minimum thickness of 5 mm; outer washer 4 must be
at least 2 mm thick.
The person installing the tow hook must attach, at the
same height as the ball, a plate (well in sight) of
suitable size and material, on which is written:
MAXIMUM LOAD ON BALL: 70 kg.
After fitting, screw holes shall be sealed to prevent
exhaust gas inlet.
F0E0193m
Rear wheel axle
loaded
Standard
ball
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SNOW TYRES
These tyres have been specially designed for driving on
snow or ice, to be fitted in place of the standard tyres.
Use snow tyres of the same size as the standard tyres
provided with the car.
Fiat Dealership will be happy to provide advice
concerning the most suitable type of tyre for the
customer’s requirements.
For the type of tyre to be used, inflation pressures and
the specifications of snow tyres, follow the
instructions given in paragraph “Wheels” in section
“Technical specifications”.
The winter features of these tyres are reduced
considerably when the tread depth is below 4 mm. In
this case, they should be replaced.
Due to the snow tyre features, under normal
conditions of use or on long motorway journeys, the
performance of these tyres is lower than that of
standard tyres.It is therefore necessary to limit their use to the
purposes for which they are certified.
IMPORTANT When snow tyres are used with a max
speed index below the one that can be reached by the
car (increased by 5%), place a notice in the passenger
compartment, plainly in the driver’s view which states
the max permissible speed of the snow tyres (as per
EC Directive).
All four tyres should be the same (brand and track) to
ensure greater safety when driving and braking and
better driveability.
Remember that it is inappropriate to change the
direction of rotation of tyres.
The max speed for snow tyres with “Q” marking is 160 km/h. The Road Traffic
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SNOW CHAINS
Use of snow chains should be in compliance with local
regulations.
Snow chains should only be applied to the driving
wheels (front wheels).
Check the tension of the chains after the first few
metres have been driven.
IMPORTANT Snow chains cannot be fitted to the
space-saver spare wheel. So, if a front (drive) wheel is
punctured and chains are needed, a rear wheel should
be fitted to the front of the vehicle and the spare
wheel should be fitted to the rear. This way with two
normal drive wheels, snow chains can be fitted to
them to solve an emergency.Tyres on which chains can be fitted:
– 185/65 R 15 88H
– 195/60 R 15 88H
Use slow profile snow chains with maximum height off
the tyre of 10 mm.
Keep your speed down when snow chains are fitted. Do not exceed 50 Km/h. Avoid potholes, steps
and pavements and avoid also to drive for long distances on roads not covered with snow to
prevent damaging the car and the roadbed.

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STORING THE CAR
If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a month,
the following precautions should be noted:
❒Park the car in covered, dry and if possible well-
ventilated premises.
❒Engage a gear.
❒Check that the handbrake is not engaged.
❒Disconnect battery terminals (first disconnect the
negative terminal) and check the battery charge.
This check is to be repeated every month, recharge
if battery charge falls below 12.5V.
IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch off the
electronic car alarm with the remote control.❒Clean and protect the painted parts using protective
wax.
❒Clean and protect the shiny metal parts using special
compounds readily available.
❒Sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen
and rear window wiper blades and lift them off the
glass.
❒Slightly open the windows.
❒Cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic
sheet. Do not use sheets of non-perforated plastic
as they do not allow moisture on the car body to
evaporate.
❒Inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the normal specified
pressure and check it at intervals.
❒Do not drain the engine cooling system.

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GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................. 153
ENGINE COOLANT TOO HOT ................................... 154
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL .............................................. 154
BATTERY NOT RECHARGING PROPERLY ............... 155
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ......................................... 155
AIRBAG FAILURE ................................................................ 155
DOORS OPEN ..................................................................... 156
FRONT BRAKES PADS WORN....................................... 156
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ........................................ 156
ABS (WHEEL ANTI-LOCKING SYSTEM) FAILURE.... 157
EBD (ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTOR)
FAILURE .................................................................................. 157
ESP SYSTEM ........................................................................... 157
EOBD / INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE.......................... 158
FIAT CODE ........................................................................... 159
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................................................ 159INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH .............................. 159
EXHAUST OIL ..................................................................... 160
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CLOGGED ................. 161
GLOW PLUGS ..................................................................... 162
DIRECTION INDICATORS ............................................. 162
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEACTIVATED ............... 162
OUTSIDE LIGHTS ............................................................... 163
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS ............................................. 163
SERVICE ................................................................................. 163
WARNING LIGHT FAILURE ........................................... 163
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER .................................... 163

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GENERAL INFORMATION
The fault messages appearing on the multifunction display when the respective panel warning light comes on are
accompanied by specific suggestions (example: “contact garage”, “turn off engine”, “check manual”, etc...). These
suggestions are short and cautionary. The purpose is to suggest the prompt action to be taken by the driver when a
fault occurs. Suggestions are neither comprehensive nor alternative to the specifications contained in this Owner
Handbook, which you should read very carefully. If a fault is reported, always refer to the instructions given in this
section. The following illustrations are only examples of what can be displayed:
Fault message
Fault message
Fault messageSuggestion
Suggestion
Suggestion
The two messages (“Fault message” and “Suggestion”) will
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IMPORTANT The presence of warning lights may vary according to the engine version and fittings.
The warning lights come on in the following circumstances:
Warning Messagelight on panel on display
ENGINE COOLANT TOO HOT (red)
Turning the key to MAR the warning light on the dial turns on, but it should go off after about 4
seconds.
The warning light turns on together with the message when the engine is overheated. If the warn-
ing light comes on while the car is moving, stop the car and keep the engine running. Accelerate
slightly to favour a better circulation of coolant. If the warning light does not go out in the follow-
ing two or three minutes, stop the engine and contact a Fiat Dealership.
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND/OR HANDBRAKE ENGAGED (red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light on the dial turns on, but it should go off after
about 4 seconds. The warning light turns on together with the message when the level of the brake
fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level, due to possible leak in the circuit and when the
handbrake is engaged.
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If the warning light xturns on when travelling, check that the handbrake is not
engaged. If the warning light stays on with the message and the handbrake is not
applied, stop immediately and contact Fiat Dealership.WARNING

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Warning Messagelight on panel on display
BATTERY NOT RECHARGING PROPERLY (red)
Turning the key to MAR the warning light on the dial turns on, but it should go out as soon as the
engine is started.
If the warning light stays on together with the message, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as pos-
sible to prevent draining the battery.
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED (red)
(Only for right-hand drive versions)
The warning light on the dial turns on glowing steadily when, with ignition key at MAR, the dri-
ver’s seat belt is not fastened correctly.
AIRBAG FAILURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light on the dial turns on, but it should go off after
about 4 seconds. The warning light will stay on to indicate an airbag failure.
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WARNINGIf when turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning light ¬does not turn on or if
it stays on when travelling there could be a failure in safety systems; in this event
air bags or pretensioners could not trigger in case of impact or, in a minor number
of cases, they could trigger accidentally. Contact Fiat Dealership immediately to
have the system checked.
The failure of the warning light ¬(warning light off) is also indicated by the
flashing for more than the normal 4 seconds of the passenger’s front airbag
deactivated warning light
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