96IN AN EMERGENCY
3)fit a new bulb, making the tabs
E-fig. 14 on the metal part coincide
with the specific housings on the
headlight dish;
4)refasten the clip, refit the rubber
guard and refit the connector.
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT
MAIN BEAM AND DIPPED
BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To replace a halogen bulb:
1)take out the connector A-fig. 12
then the rubber protection B;
2)release the fastening clip C-fig. 13
and remove the bulb D;
fig. 12
P4Q01023
fig. 14
P4Q01025
Modifications or repairs
to the electrical system
carried out incorrectly
and without bearing the features
of the system in mind can cause
malfunctions with the risk of fire.
For bulb type and respective power,
see
IF A BULB BURNS OUT.
fig. 13
P4Q01024
110CAR MAINTENANCE
SERVICE SCHEDULE
These coupons are to be used every 20,000 km.
thousands of kilometres
Check tyre conditions and wear and adjust pressure, if required
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights,
boot light, ceiling lights, glove compartment light, instrument panel warning
lights, etc.)
Check windscreen washer/wiper system and adjust nozzles
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check front disc brake pad conditions and wear
Check rear drum brake linings and wear
Inspect: conditions of: outside bodywork, underbody protection, piping/hosing
(exhaust - fuel lines - brake lines), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)
Check for bonnet and boot lock cleanness, lever cleanness and lubrication
Check tension of accessory drive belts and adjust, if required
Inspect accessory drive belt conditions
Check tappet clearance and adjust, if required
Check/adjust handbrake stroke20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
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125CAR MAINTENANCE
TIPS FOR KEEPING
THE BODYIN GOOD
CONDITIONS
Paintwork
The paintwork is not only to make
your car look attractive but also to
protect the steel.
If your car is scuffed or scratched
deeply you are therefore advised to
touch up the paintwork as necessary
to prevent rust from forming.
Only use genuine products when
touching up the paintwork (see the
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSchapter.
Ordinary maintenance of the paint-
work means washing it. The frequency
you should do this depends on the
conditions and the environment the
car is driven in. For example, in areas
with a high level of air pollution, or on
roads sprinkled with road saltwash
the car more frequently.Detergents pollute wa-
ter. For this reason, the
car must be washed in an
area equipped for the collection
and purification of the liquids
used while washing.
To wash the car properly:
1) Remove the aerial from the roof
to avoid damaging it in an automatic
car wash.
2) Wash the body using a low pres-
sure jet of water.
3) Wipe a sponge with a slightly
soapy solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge.
4) Rinse well with water and dry
with a jet of air or a chamois leather.
When drying the car, be careful to
get at those parts which are not so
easily seen e.g. the door frames, bon-
net and around the headlights where
water can most readily collect.
– the use of zinc-plated (or pre-
treated) sheet steel which is highly re-
sistant to rust;
– the spraying of the underbody, en-
gine compartment, inside the wheel-
arches and other parts with wax-
based products with a high protective
capacity;
– spraying plastic-coating materials
to protect the most exposed points:
under the door, inside the wings, the
edges etc.;
– the use of “open” box sections to
prevent condensation and water from
building up and rusting the inside of
the parts.
BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your Fiat 600 is covered by guaran-
tee against any original structural or
body part being holed by rust. Refer
to the “Warranty Booklet” for the
general conditions of this guarantee.
146INDEX
Dashboard ................................. 20
Demisting
– front side windows .............. 34
– rear window ......................... 34
– windscreen ............................ 34
Dimensions ................................. 137
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................. 96
– control .................................... 37
Direction indicators
– control .................................... 38
– front bulb replacement ....... 97
– rear bulb replacement ........ 99
– side bulb replacement ......... 98
Doors ........................................... 45
Driving style ................................ 78
Driving your car ......................... 70
Electric windows ..................... 46
Electrical power steering
system ........................................ 61
Electronic control units ............ 120
Engine
– cooling .................................... 116
– identification code ............... 129
– ignition/fuel feed ................... 131
– oil level ................................... 114
– specifications ......................... 130
Engine compartment
(washing) ................................... 126Engine coolant level ................... 116
Engine oil
– checking the level ................ 115
– consumption ......................... 115
– specifications ......................... 140
Engine oil consumption ............ 115
Engine oil level ............................ 115
EOBD system ............................. 60
Fiat CODE system .................. 6
Foglights
– bulb replacement ................. 98
– direction ................................. 54
– on/off button ......................... 40
Fuel
– consumption ......................... 142
– fuel cut-off switch ................ 41
– gauge ....................................... 23
Fuel consumption -
CO
2emissions .......................... 142
Fuel cut-off switch ..................... 25-41
Fuel filler cap ............................... 68
Fuel gauge .................................... 23
Fuses ............................................. 104
Gearbox
– gearbox use ........................... 72
– type ......................................... 131
Getting to know your car ......... 6
Handbrake ......................... 72-132
Hazard lights
– control .................................... 40
Headlights
– beam direction ..................... 53
– slant compensation .............. 53
Head restraints ........................... 30
Heated rear window ................. 40
Heater controls .......................... 33
Heating ......................................... 33
Heating ......................................... 33
Horn ............................................. 41
Identification data .................... 128
Ignition switch ............................ 22
In an emergency ......................... 86
Individual settings ....................... 29
Instrument panel ........................ 22
Instruments ................................. 23
Jack
– use .................................... 90-106
– warnings ................................. 89
Jacking the car ............................ 106
Keys ........................................... 6
– duplicate copies .................... 7
147INDEX
Lubricant specifications .......... 140
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................. 96
– control .................................... 37
– flashing .................................... 38
Manual climate control system
– controls .................................. 35
– cooling .................................... 36
– maintenance .......................... 36
Number plate lights ................ 99
Paint ........................................... 125
Parking .......................................... 71
Performance ............................... 137
Pretensioner ............................... 12
Protecting emission control
devices ....................................... 80
Radio-frequency remote control
– homologation numbers ...... 9-143
– operation ............................... 9
– replacing the batteries ........ 9
Rear foglights
– bulb replacement ................. 99
– on/off button ......................... 40Rear window washer
– control .................................... 39
– fluid level ................................ 116
Rear window wiper
– blades ...................................... 122
– control .................................... 39
– nozzles .................................... 124
Rearview mirrors
– exterior .................................. 31
– interior ................................... 31
Refuelling ..................................... 68
Rev counter ................................ 24
Reversing lights ........................... 99
Roof rack/ski rack ...................... 52
Rubber tubing ............................. 122
Safe driving
– before getting behind
the wheel ............................... 73
– driving at night ...................... 75
– driving in the fog .................. 75
– driving in the mountains ..... 76
– driving in the rain ................. 75
– driving on snow and ice ..... 76
– driving with ABS .................. 77– when travelling ..................... 74
Safe driving in harmony
with nature ............................... 4
Seat belts
– general warnings .................. 13
– height adjustment ................ 11
– maintenance .......................... 14
– pretensioners ........................ 12
– rear side seat belt use ........ 11
– transporting children
in safety .................................. 15
– use ........................................... 10
Seats
– accessing the rear seats ...... 31
– children .................................. 15
– cleaning ................................... 127
– fore/aft settings .................... 29
– seat back settings ................. 30
Side/taillights
– control .................................... 37
– front bulb replacement ....... 97
– rear bulb replacement ........ 99
Signs to help you drive
correctly .................................... 5
Snow chains ................................ 85