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USEFUL ADVICE FOR LENGTHENING
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and lengthen its life,
observe the following indications:
❒when you park the car, ensure the doors, tailgate
and bonnet are closed properly. Passenger’s
compartment lights must be off;
❒ceiling lights must be off. The car is however
provided with an automatic system for switching off
internal lights;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g.: sound system, hazard
lights, etc.) switched on for a long time when the
engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the battery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be perfectly tightened.
IMPORTANT A battery which is kept at a charge of
less than 50% (optical indicator with dark colour
without green area in the middle) for any length of
time will be damaged by sulphation leading to a
reduction in cranking power.Moreover, this might lead to a higher risk of the
battery electrolyte freezing (this may even occur at -
10°C). If the car is inactive for a long period of time,
refer to “Storing the car”, in section “Driving your
car”.
If after buying the car, you want to install electric
accessories which require permanent electric supply
(alarm, etc.) contact Fiat Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the most suitable
devices, will evaluate the overall electric absorption,
checking whether the car’s electric system is capable
of withstanding the load required, or whether it
should be integrated with a more powerful battery.
In fact, since these devices continue absorbing energy
even when the ignition key is off, they gradually run
down the battery.
The total intake of these systems (factory and after-
market) must be less than 0.6 mA x Ah (of the
battery) as shown in the following table:
Battery Maximum admitted stand-by intake
40 Ah 24 mA
50 Ah 30 mA
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PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are:
❒atmospheric pollution;
❒salty air and humidity (coastal areas, or hot humid
climates);
❒seasonal environment conditions.
In addition, the abrasiveness of dust in the atmosphere
and sand carried by the wind as well as mud and
stones kicked up by other cars must not be
underestimated.
On your Fiat Multipla, Fiat implemented the best
manufacturing technologies to effectively protect the
bodywork against corrosion.These include:
❒painting products and systems which give the car
particular resistance to corrosion and abrasion;
❒use of galvanised (or pre-treated) steel sheets, with
high resistance to corrosion;
❒spraying the underbody, engine compartment,
wheelhouse internal parts and other parts with
highly protective wax products;
❒spraying of plastic parts, with a protective function,
in the most exposed points: underdoor, inner
fender parts, edges, etc.
❒use of “open” boxed sections to prevent
condensation and pockets of moisture from
triggering rust inside.
BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your Fiat Multipla is covered by warranty against
perforation due to rust of any original element of the
structure or body.
For the general terms of this warranty, refer to Fiat
Warranty Booklet.
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ADVICE FOR PRESERVING
THE BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aesthetic purpose,
but also protects the underlying sheet metal.
In the case of deep scrapes or scores, you are advised
to have the necessary touching up carried out
immediately to avoid the formation of rust.
Only use original products when touching up the
paintwork (see section “Technical specifications”).
Ordinary paint maintenance consists in washing at
intervals depending on the conditions and environment
of use. For example, in highly polluted areas, or if the
roads are sprayed with salt, it is wise to wash the car
more frequently.
To wash the car properly:
❒remove the aerial from the roof to prevent damages
if the car is washed in an automatic carwash;
❒wash the body using a low pressure jet of water.
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over
the bodywork, frequently rinsing with the sponge.❒rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or a
chamois leather.
When drying, take particular care with the less visible
parts like door frames, bonnet and around the
headlights where water may collect. The car should
not be taken to a closed area immediately, but left in
the open so that residual water can evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been left in the sun or
with the bonnet hot: this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in the same way
as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under trees; the resinous
substance many species release give the paint a dull
appearance and increase the possibility of triggering
rust processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid they contain is
particularly aggressive.
Detergents cause water pollution. Therefore the engine compartment should be washed in areas
equipped for collecting and purifying the liquid used in the washing process.
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Windows
Use specific window cleaner products to clean cloths
to avoid scratching the glass or damaging the
transparency.
IMPORTANT The inside of the rear window should
be wiped gently with a cloth in the direction of the
filaments to avoid damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
At the end of the winter the engine compartment
should be carefully washed, without directing the jet
against electronic control units. Contact a specialised
workshop to have this done.
IMPORTANT Wash with the engine cold and the
ignition key at STOP. After washing make sure that the
various protections (e.g. rubber caps and various
covers) have not been damaged or removed.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g.:
petrol) or ketones (e.g.: acetone) for cleaning front
headlight plastic lens.
IMPORTANT Wash with the engine cold and the
ignition key at STOP. After washing make sure that the
various protections (e.g. rubber caps and various
covers) have not been damaged or removed.INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not trapped under the
mats (due to water dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.)
which could cause oxidisation of the sheet metal.
CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC/JERSEY
UPHOLSTERY
❒Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to remove dust.
❒Rub the seats with a sponge moistened with a
solution of water and neutral detergent.
PLASTIC PARTS INSIDE THE CAR
Clean the plastic parts inside the car with a cloth
moistened with a solution of water and non-abrasive
neutral detergent. To remove grease or hard stains,
use special solvent-free products designed not to alter
the appearance and colour of components.
IMPORTANT Do not use alcohol or petrol to clean
the instrument panel.
Detergents cause water pollution.
Therefore the engine compartment should
be washed in areas equipped for
collecting and purifying the liquid used in
the washing process.
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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
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2EMISSIONS .................................................................. 253
RADIOFREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL
MINISTERIAL HOMOLOGATION ................................. 254
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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
F0E0654m
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BODYWORK PAINT IDENTIFICATION PLATE
The plate is applied inside the tailgate and it bears the following data:
A - Paint manufacturer
B - Colour name
C - Fiat colour code
D - Respray and touch up code.
CHASSIS MARKING
It is printed on the passenger compartment floor. It can be reached by
lifting the special flap (A) and includes the following data:
❒car model: ZFA 186 000
❒chassis number.
ENGINE MARKING
Engine marking is stamped on the cylinder block and includes the model
and the chassis number.
F0E0187m
F0E0184m
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ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS
Engine code Body version
100 16V182B6.000 186AXC1A 02F
JTD 115 (*)186A8.000 –
JTD 120186A9.000 186AXG1A 07
VAN 100
16V4 seat 182B6.000 186BXC1A 00T
5 seat 182B6.000 186BXC1A 00U
VAN JTD 1204 seat 186A9.000 186BXG1A 04C
5 seat 186A9.000 186BXG1A 04D
(*) Engine model provided for certain versions/markets only