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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 234
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS .............. 236
ENGINE ................................................................................. 237
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ....................................................... 238
TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 238
BRAKES .................................................................................. 239
SUSPENSIONS ..................................................................... 239
STEERING ............................................................................. 239
WHEELS ................................................................................. 240
DIMENSIONS ....................................................................... 244
PERFORMANCE ................................................................... 246
WEIGHTS ............................................................................... 247
CAPACITIES ......................................................................... 249
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ........................................... 250
FUEL CONSUMPTION ....................................................... 252
CO
2EMISSIONS .................................................................. 253
RADIOFREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL
MINISTERIAL HOMOLOGATION ................................. 254

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BRAKES
10016V - JTD 120
Service brakes:
– front Disc, self-ventilating
– rear Drum, self-centring shoes with mechanism for backlash recovery.
Disc on cars fitted with ESP (optional).
Handbrake Controlled by a lever, it works on the rear brakes
IMPORTANT Water, ice and antifreeze salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency
at first braking.
SUSPENSIONS
10016V - JTD 120
Front Mc Pherson independent wheels.
Rear Independent wheels.
STEERING
100 16V- JTD 120
Type Rack and pinion with power steering.
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Lubricants and greasesfor transmissionLSynthetic-based oils, grade SAE 75W- 85
that passes API GL4 PLUS specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550-MX3
Lubricant for power.
That passes ATF DEXRON III specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550-AG2
Grease containing Molybdenum bisulphide for high
temperature appliances. N.L.G.I. 1-2 consistency.
Qualification FIAT 9.55580
Specifc grease to be used for constant-velocity joints
with low friction coefficient. N.L.G.I. 0-1 consistency.
Qualification FIAT 9.55580
Synthetic fluid FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925 SAE
J1704, CUNA NC 956- 01.
Qualification FIAT 9.55597
Additive for diesel fuel, protecting Diesel engines
Red protective with antifreeze action, based on
inhibited monoethylen glycol with organic formula
based on O.A.T, that passes CUNA NC 956-16,
ASTM D 3306 specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.55522
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants
CUNA NC 956-II.
Qualification FIAT 9.55522TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F010.B05
TUTELA GI/EContractual Technical
Reference N° F001.C94
TUTELA ALL STARContractual Technical
Reference N° F702.G07
TUTELA
STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F701.C07
TUTELA TOP 4Contractual Technical
Reference N° F001.A93
TUTELA DIESEL ARTContractual Technical
Reference N° F0601.L06
PARAFLU UP (*)Contractual Technical
Reference N° F101.M01
TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02
Mechanical gearbox
and differential
Hydraulic power
steering
CV joints
on wheel side
CV joints on differen-
tial side (excluding 1.9
Multijet versions)
Brake and clutch hy-
draulic controls
To be mixed with fuel
oil (25 cc per 10 litres)
Radiator antifreeze
proportion:
50% water and 50%
PARAFLU UP
(❒)
To be used diluted or
undiluted in windscreen/
rear window washer/
wiper systems Brake fluids
Protective agent
for radiatore
Windscreen/
rear window
washer fluid
(*) IMPORTANT Do not top up or mix with fluids having characteristics different from those specified.
(❒) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU UP
and demineralised water.
Additive
for diesel fluid Use Fluid and lubricant specificationsOriginal fluids and Applications
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– Isofix type child restraint
system .......................................... 126
Ceiling lights
– front ............................................. 63
– front bulb replacement ............ 192
– rear .............................................. 64
– rear bulb replacement ............. 193
Cellular phone set-up ..................... 106
Changing a wheel ............................ 167
Chassis marking .............................. 235
Checking fluid levels
– brake fluid ................................... 219
– engine oil ..................................... 214
– engine oil consumption............ 215
– power steering fluid ................. 218
– windscreen/rear window
washer fluid ................................ 217
Cigar lighter ...................................... 69
Clock .................................................. 21
Clutch ................................................ 238
CO
2emissions ................................ 253
Controls
– front fog lights............................ 65
– fuel cut-off switch ..................... 66 – advice for preserving
the bodywork ............................ 230
– headlights .................................... 231
– identification plate..................... 234
– paint.............................................. 230
– versions ...................................... 236
– warranty ..................................... 229
– windows ...................................... 231
Bonnet ............................................... 85
Boot.................................................... 78
– anchoring the load .................... 80
– extending the boot .................. 81
– opening/closing .......................... 78
Brake fluid level ............................... 219
Brake light (replacement) .............. 190
Brakes ................................................ 239
– fluid level ..................................... 219
– service and emergency brake .. 239
Bulb replacement ............................ 183
Bulb types.......................................... 184
Capacities......................................... 249
Car maintenance ............................. 205
Carrying children safely ................. 120
ABS system...................................... 90
Additional checks ............................ 210
Adjusting the headlight beam ....... 88
Aerial ................................................. 103
Airbags ............................................... 129
– deactivation ................................ 131
– description and operation ..... 129
– front ............................................. 129
– general warnings........................ 134
– side ............................................... 132
Air cleaner ........................................ 220
Air vents
(directional and adjustable) ........ 49
Annual inspection plan ................... 209
Ashtray .............................................. 69
Automatic climate control system 54
Battery
– changing ....................................... 222
– fluid level .................................... 221
– recharging ................................... 202
– useful advice for lengthening
the life of your battery............. 223
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Steering wheel (adjustment) ......... 45
Storing the car ................................ 151
Sun visors .......................................... 70
Suspensions....................................... 239
Symbols.............................................. 6
Tachometer..................................... 18
Tank cap ............................................ 108
Third brake light .............................. 191
Top speeds ....................................... 246
Towing trailers
– important notes......................... 145
– installing the tow hook ............ 146
– assembly diagram ...................... 147
Towing the car ................................. 203
Tyre pressure................................... 243
Tyres
– changing a wheel ....................... 167
– geometry ..................................... 241
– important notes......................... 224
– inflation pressure....................... 243
– quick tyre repair kit
(FIX & GO automatic) ............. 177
– space-saver spare wheel.......... 242
– size and specification ................ 240
– understanding rim marking ..... 242
– understanding tyre marking .... 240
VAN (setup).................................... 99
Ventilation ......................................... 51
Weights ........................................... 247
Wheel geometry (toe-in) .............. 240
Wheel rims ...................................... 240
Wheels............................................... 240
Window cleaning
– windscreen washer (control) .. 61
– rear window washer (control) 62
– windscreen wiper (control).... 61
– rear window wiper (control) ... 62
Windows (cleaning) ........................ 231
Windscreen washer
– control ......................................... 61
– fluid level ..................................... 217
Windscreen wiper
– blades ........................................... 227
– control ......................................... 61
– nozzles ......................................... 228
Windscreen/rear window
wiper blades ................................... 226