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IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
for a long time under 50%, the battery is
damaged by sulphation, reducing its ca-
pacity and starting attitude.
The battery will also be more at risk of
freezing (e.g. already at -10°C). Refer to
the paragraph “Car inactivity” in “Starting
and driving” if the car is left parked for a
long time.
If after buying the car, you want to install
electric accessories which require per-
manent electric supply (alarm, etc.) con-
tact Fiat Dealership whose qualified per-
sonnel, in addition to suggesting the most
suitable devices, will evaluate the overall
electric absorption, checking whether the
car’s electric system is capable of with-
standing the load required, or whether it
should be integrated with a more power-
ful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing en-
ergy even when the ignition key is off, they
gradually run down the battery. USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and length-
en its life, observe the following indica-
tions:
❒when you park the car, ensure the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly;
❒switch off all lights inside the car: the
car is however equipped with a system
which switches all internal lights off au-
tomatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound sys-
tem, hazard lights, etc.) switched on for
a long time when the engine is not run-
ning;
❒before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the bat-
tery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened. Incorrect assembly of electric
and electronic devices may
cause severe damage to your
car. Go to a Fiat Dealership if
you want to install accessories (alarms,
mobile phone, etc.): they will suggest
the most suitable devices and advise
you if a higher capacity battery needs
to be installed.
Batteries contain substances
that can be very dangerous
for the environment. t is ad-
visable to have the battery
changed by a Fiat Dealership where it
will be disposed of according to the
law.
If the vehicle must remain
unused for a long time at
very low temperature, remove the
battery and carry it to a warm place,
to avoid freezing.
WARNING
When you must perform any
operation on the battery or
near it, always protect your eyes with
the special goggles.
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WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-
ing the spare, every two weeks and before
long journeys: the pressure should be
checked with the tyre rested and cold.
For the correct tyre inflation pressure, see
“Wheels” in “Technical specifications”
section.Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wearfig. 15:
Anormal pressure: tread evenly worn.
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
Chigh pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
Tyres must be replaced when the tread
wears down to 1,6 mm. In any case, com-
ply with the laws in the country where the
car is being driven.
fig. 15F0G0112m
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒As far as possible, avoid sharp braking
and screech starts etc. Be careful not
to hit the kerb, potholes or other ob-
stacles hard. Driving for long stretch-
es over bumpy roads can damage the
tyres;
❒periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre wear. If any of
these occur, have the car seen to at a
Fiat Dealership;
❒avoid overloading the car when travel-
ling: this may cause serious damage to
the wheels and tyres;
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop immediate-
ly and charge it to avoid damage to the
tyre, the rim, suspensions and steering
system;
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❒extra-urban cycle: frequent accelerat-
ing in all gears, simulating extraurban
use of the car: speed varies between 0
and 120 km/h;
❒combined consumption: is calculated
weighing about 37% of urban cycle con-
sumption and about 63% of extraurban
consumption.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption figures given in the
table below are determined on the basis
of the homologation tests set down by
specific European Directives.
The procedures below are followed for
measuring consumption:
❒urban cycle: cold starting followed by
driving that simulates urban use of the
car;
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IMPORTANT The type of route, traffic
situations, weather conditions, driving
style, general conditions of the car, trim
level/equipment/accessories, load, climate
control system, roof rack, other situations
that affect air drag may lead to different
fuel consumption levels than those mea-
sured.
Fuel consumption according to 1999/100/EC Directive (litres x 100 km)
Versions Urban Extra-urban Combined
1.1
Actual - Active 7.2 4.8 5.7
1.2
Dynamic - Emotion 7.1 4.8 5.6
(*) Ecopack 7.0 4.6 5.5
1.3 Multijet 70HP
Dynamic - Emotion 5.4 3.7 4.3
1.3 Multijet 75HP
Dynamic - Emotion 5.3 3.7 4.3
(*) Extended ratios to reduce CO
2emissions
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Bonnet .................................................. 63
Boot ........................................................ 60
– extension......................................... 62
– opening/closing .........................60-61
– removing the rear parcel shelf .. 62
Boot light .............................................. 51
– bulb replacement........................... 145
Brakes..................................................... 183
– fluid level ........................................ 165
– technical data ................................ 183
Bulb (replacement) ............................. 136
– general instructions ..................... 136
– types of bulbs ................................ 137
Capacities ............................................ 190
Car inactivity ....................................... 112
Car maintenance ................................. 155
– additional checks .......................... 159
– Annual Inspection Schedule ....... 159
– climate control system ............ 43-47
– scheduled service ......................... 156
– Service Schedule ........................... 157
Carrying children safely ..................... 87
Ceiling lights ......................................... 50
– boot light ........................................ 51
– front ................................................ 50
Central door locking system ............ 57Chassis (marking) ............................... 179
Child lock.............................................. 58
Child restraint systems
– "Isofix type" .................................. 91
– Passenger’s seat compliance ..... 89
Cigar lighter.......................................... 53
Clutch..................................................... 182
CO
2emissions ..................................... 194
Code Card ........................................... 8
Consumption ....................................... 193
– engine oil ........................................ 163
– fuel ................................................... 293
Containing running costs .................. 106
Controls................................................ 52
Control buttons .................................. 52
Correct use of the car ...................... 101
Dashboard........................................... 5
Demisting the windows...........40-42-46
Digital clock ..............................18-20-25
Digital display ....................................... 18
Dimensions .......................................... 187
Dipped beam headlights .................... 48
– bulb replacement........................... 140
– control ............................................ 48
Direction indicators ........................... 48
– control ............................................ 48
ABS ...................................................... 67
Accessories purchased
by the owner .................................... 77
Air bag .................................................. 93
– front air bag driver’s side ........... 94
– front air bag passenger’s side ..... 95
– Side bags and
Window bags.................................. 96
Air filter ................................................ 166
Air recirculation .......................39-41-45
Air vents ............................................... 38
Ashtray................................................... 53
At the filling station ............................ 190
Automatic climate control system .. 44
Battery.................................................. 168
– checking the charge ..................... 168
– important notes ............................ 160
– jump starting .................................. 125
– recharging ...................................... 152
– replacing ......................................... 168
– useful advice.................................... 169
Bodywork.............................................. 173
– maintenance .................................. 174
– protection....................................... 173
– version codes ................................ 180
– warranty ......................................... 174
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Power windows .................................. 59
Presetting for mounting the
“Isofix type” child restraint system.. 91
Pretensioners ...................................... 84
Protecting the environment ............. 79
Radio frequency remote control .... 195
– battery replacement .................... 11
– request for additional
remote controls............................. 11
Radio transmitters and
cellular telephones ........................... 77
Rear fog lights ...................................... 52
– bulb replacement .......................... 142
– control button .............................. 52
Rear sliding seats.................................. 33
Rear window washer.......................... 50
– control ............................................ 50
– fluid level ........................................ 164
Rear window wiper ........................... 50
– blades .............................................. 172
– control ............................................ 50
– nozzles ............................................ 173
Rearview mirrors................................. 36
– door mirrors ................................. 37
– driving mirror ................................ 36
– electric mirrors ............................. 37
Reconfigurable multifunction
display.................................................. 21
Rev counter.......................................... 16Reversing light ..................................... 142
Roof rack/ski rack .............................. 65
Rubber hoses ....................................... 171
Safety devices ..................................... 81
Seat adjustment ................................... 32
Seat belts............................................... 82
– general instructions ..................... 85
– height adjustment ......................... 82
– load limiters ................................... 85
– maintenance .................................. 86
– pretensioners ................................ 84
– use ................................................... 82
Seats ...................................................... 32
– cleaning ........................................... 175
– manually adjustable front seats .. 32
– rear sliding seats ........................... 33
Side/taillights ........................................ 48
– control ............................................ 48
– front bulb replacement................. 139
– rear bulb replacement.................. 142
Smart washing ..................................... 49
Snow chains ......................................... 111
Sound system ...................................... 76
Spark plugs............................................ 181
Speedometer........................................ 16
Starting the engine ............................. 102
– bump starting ................................ 126
– diesel engines ................................ 103 – battery replacement .................... 11
– request for additional remote
controls .......................................... 11
Key without remote control ........... 9
Load limiters ...................................... 85
Main beam headlights ....................... 48
– bulb replacement .......................... 140
– control ............................................ 48
– flashing ............................................ 48
Manual climate control system ........ 41
MSR system........................................... 71
Multifunction display........................... 19
Number plate light ............................ 143
Oddment compartments.................. 54
Paint ..................................................... 174
Parking .................................................. 104
Parking lights ........................................ 48
Parking sensors.................................... 74
Passenger's compartment
heating......................................39-39-44
Performance ........................................ 188
Plates...................................................... 178
– bodywork paint identification
plate ................................................. 179
– model plate .................................... 178
Pollen filter ........................................... 167
Power socket ...................................... 55
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– snow tyres ..................................... 111
– standard tyres................................ 186
– understanding tyre marking ....... 184
Using the manual gearbox .............. 105
Ventilation ...............................39-41-46
Warning lights and messages ......... 113
Weights ................................................ 189
Wheel ................................................... 184
– changing .......................................... 126
– spare wheel ................................... 184
Wheel geometry ................................. 184
Wheel rims .......................................... 184
– understanding rim marking ........ 185
Window (washing/cleaning) ............. 174
Window winders................................. 59
Windscreen/rear window
washer fluid level ............................. 164
Windscreen/rear window
wiper blades ...................................... 172
Windscreen washer............................ 49
– control ............................................ 49
– fluid level ........................................ 164
Windscreen wiper............................... 49
– blades .............................................. 172
– control ............................................ 49
– nozzles ............................................ 179 – emergency start-up ...........103-124
– ignition switch ............................... 11
– jump starting .................................. 125
– petrol engines ............................... 102
– stopping the engine....................... 104
– warming up the engine ................ 103
Steering.................................................. 183
Steering column lock ......................... 12
Steering wheel (adjustment) ............ 36
Sunroof.................................................. 55
Sun visors ............................................. 53
Suspensions .......................................... 183
Symbols ................................................. 7
Tailgate ................................................ 60
Technical specifications ..................... 177
Third brake light ................................. 143
Tools ..................................................... 128
Top speeds ........................................... 188
Towing the car .................................... 153
Towing trailers .................................... 107
– tow hook installation ................... 108
Transmission ........................................ 182
Trip computer...................................... 29
Tyre pressure ...................................... 186
Tyres ..................................................... 184
– changing .......................................... 126
– inflation pressure .......................... 186
– maintenance .................................. 170
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