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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
2.
The two hitches are shown on the following pages.
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Warning Messagelight on panel on display
DOORS OPEN (red)
The warning light on the dial turns on together with the message when a door or the tailgate are
not properly shut.
FRONT BRAKES PADS WEAR (red)
The warning light on the dial turns on together with the message when pressing the brake pedal if
front brake pads are worn; in this case have them changed as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT Since the car is fitted with wear sensors for the front brake pads, when changing
them, check also the rear brake pads.
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE (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.
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WARNINGIf vwarning light stays on glowing steadily together with the message, stop the
engine immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
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– adjusting the headlight slant.... 88
– beam adjustment abroad ......... 89
Head restraints ................................ 44
Heated rear window
– control ........................................ 65
Heating and climate
control system ............................. 48-50
– adjustable outlets ...................... 49
– climate control with automatic
temperature control ................ 54
– controls.................................. 50-52-54
– cooling ......................................... 52-57
– demisting................................ 51-53-55
– heating ......................................... 50-55
– heating and ventilation ............. 50
– manual climate control
system .......................................... 52
– recirculation .......................... 51-53-57
– ventilation ................................... 51
If an exterior light burns out ....... 186
If an interior light burns out ......... 192
If the battery is flat .......................... 202
Ignition switch .................................. 15
– key positions .............................. 15
– steering lock ............................... 16
Individual settings ............................ 41– key without remote control... 9
– replacing the batteries ............. 10
Lubricants (specifications)............ 250
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ...................... 187
– control ......................................... 59
– flashing the headlights ............. 60
Manual climate control system .... 52
Number plate lights ....................... 191
Paintwork
– identification plate ................... 235
– maintenance .............................. 230
Parking ............................................... 140
– handbrake ................................... 141
Parking sensors
– acoustic signal ............................ 97
– activation ..................................... 97
– failure warnings.......................... 98
– general warnings........................ 98
Performance ..................................... 246
Pollen filter........................................ 220
Power steering ................................. 239
– fluid level ..................................... 218 Instrument panel.............................. 17
Instruments
– clock ............................................. 21
– control buttons ......................... 19
– fuel gauge .................................... 18
– rev counter................................. 18
– speedometer .............................. 21
– tachometer ................................. 18
Interior equipment
– ashtray ......................................... 69
– cigar lighter ................................. 69
– current sockets ......................... 70
– driver's oddment tray .............. 67
– food box...................................... 71
– oddment tray under seat ........ 68
– oddment tray under sun visors 68
– passenger's oddment tray ....... 67
– sun visors .................................... 70
Interiors ............................................. 231
Jacking the car ................................. 203
Keys................................................... 8
– code card .................................... 8
– duplicate ...................................... 10
– key with remote control ......... 9