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WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW/HEADLIGHT
WASHER FLUID fig. 13
To top up, open the cap Aand then pour
a mixture of water and TUTELA PRO-
FESSIONAL SC 35, in the following
concentrations:
❒30% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35and 70% water in summer;
❒50% di TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35and 50% water in winter.
In case of temperatures below –20°C, use
undiluted TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35 fluid.
fig. 13F0Q0666mDo not travel with the wind-
screen washer reservoir emp-
ty. The windscreen washer is funda-
mental for improving visibility.
WARNING
Certain commercial addi-
tives for windscreen washers
are inflammable. The engine com-
partment contains hot components
which may set it on fire.
WARNING
BRAKE FLUID fig. 14
Unscrew cap Aand check that the fluid
level in the reservoir is at maximum.
Fluid level in the reservoir shall not exceed
the MAXmark.
If fluid has to be added, it is suggested to
use the brake fluid in table “Fluids and lu-
bricants” (see chapter “Technical specifi-
cations”). When opening cap Atake the
utmost care to prevent impurities enter-
ing the tank.
For topping up, always use a funnel with
integrated filter with mesh equal to or
lower than 0.12 mm.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs mois-
ture. For this reason, if the car is mainly
used in areas with a high degree of at-
mospheric humidity, the fluid should be
replaced at more frequent intervals than
specified in the “Service schedule”.
fig. 14F0Q0664m
Check level through the reservoir.
For versions fitted with headlight wash-
er, remove the filter and the relevant dip-
stick. Use the dipstick to check the fluid
level inside the reservoir.
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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:
A: normal pressure: tread evenly worn.
B: low pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
C: high 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.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;
fig. 15F0Q0101m
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop immediate-
ly and charge it to avoid damage to the
tyre, the rim, suspensions and steering
system;
❒ Tyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread rubber are a
sign of ageing. In any case, if the tyres
have been on the car for over 6 years,
they should be checked by specialised
personnel, to see if they can still be
used. Also remember to check the
space-saver spare wheel;
❒ In the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of dubious
origin;
❒ If a tyre is changed, also change the in-
flation valve;
❒To allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to change
them over every 10-15 thousand kilo-
metres, keeping them on the same side
of the car so as to not reverse the di-
rection of rotation.
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MAINTENANCEChanging the windscreen
wiper blades
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the windscreen wiper arm and po-
sition the blade so that it forms an an-
gle of 90° with the arm;
❒press tab A-fig. 16of the coupling
spring and remove the blade to be re-
placed from the arm;
❒fit the new arm, inserting the tab into
the arm seat. Check for proper locking.
fig. 16F0Q0662m
Changing the rear
window blade
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the cover A-fig. 17and remove
the arm from the car, slackening the nut
Bthat fastens it to the pivot pin;
❒ fit the new arm, positioning it correct-
ly, and fully tighten the nut;
❒ lower the cover.SPRAY NOZZLES
Windscreen wiper fig. 18
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly check
that there is fluid in the reservoir: see
“Checking fluid levels” in this section).
Then check that the nozzle holes are not
clogged, if necessary use a needle.
The windscreen jets are fixed.
Rear window wiper fig. 19
Rear window washer jets are fixed.
The nozzle holder is on the rear window.fig. 17F0Q0663m
fig. 18F0Q0661mfig. 19F0Q0660m
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If drops of the special products used to
clean the windscreen should fall on the
leather steering wheel/gear lever/hand-
brake, remove it immediately and then
wash effected area with neutral soap and
water.
IMPORTANT Take the utmost care when
engaging the steering lock to prevent
scratching the leather covering.
Do not keep aerosol cans in
the car: they might explode.
Aerosol cans must never be exposed
to a temperature above 50°C. The
temperature inside the car exposed
to the sun may go well beyond that
figure.
WARNINGREAL LEATHER TRIMMED
STEERING WHEEL/
GEAR LEVER/HAND BRAKE
These components shall only be cleaned
with water and neutral soap. Never use
spirit or alcohol-based products.
Before using special products for clean-
ing interiors, read carefully label instruc-
tions and indications to make sure they
are free from spirit and/or alcohol-based
substances.
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MODEL PLATE fig. 2
The plate is to be found on the front cross-
member of the engine compartment and
bears the following identification data:
BHomologation number.
CVehicle type code.
DChassis number.
EMaximum vehicle weight fully loaded.
FMaximum vehicle weight fully loaded
with trailer.GMaximum vehicle weight on front axle.
HMaximum vehicle weight on rear axle.
IEngine type.
LBody version code.
MSpare part code.
NSmoke opacity index (for diesel en-
gines).
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 fig. 1:
❒ Model plate
❒Chassis marking
❒ Bodywork paint identification plate
❒Engine marking.
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fig. 1F0Q0736mfig. 2F0Q0029m
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BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE fig. 4
The plate is applied inside the bonnet and
it bears the following data:
A- Paint manufacturer.
B- Colour name.
C- Fiat colour code.
D- Respray and touch up code.ENGINE MARKING
Engine marking is stamped on the cylinder
block and includes the model and the
chassis number.
CHASSIS MARKING
It is printed on the passenger compart-
ment floor, near the right-hand front seat.
It can be reached by sliding forth the lid
A-fig. 3.
It bears the following data:
❒car model (ZFA 198000);
❒ chassis number.
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fig. 4F0Q0100mfig. 3F0Q0667m
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UNDERSTANDING TYRE
MARKING fig. 5
Example: 195/65 R 15 91T
195= Nominal width (S, distance be-
tween sidewalls in mm).
65= Percentage height/width ratio
(H/S).
R= Radial tyre.
15= Rim diameter in inches (Ø).
91= Load rating.
T= Maximum speed rating.
WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless tyres
with radial carcass. The homologated tyres
are listed in the Log book.
IMPORTANT In the event of discrepan-
cies between the information provided on
this “Owner handbook” and the “Log
book”, consider the specifications shown
in the log book only.
Attaining to the prescribed size, to ensure
safety of the car in movement, it must be
fitted with tyres of the same make and
type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes
with Tubeless tyres.SPARE WHEEL
Pressed steel rim. Tubeless tyre.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in measured from rim to
rim: – 1 ±1 mm.
The values refer to the car in running or-
der.
fig. 5F0Q0200m
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Load rating
60= 250 kg84= 500 kg
61= 257 kg 85= 515 kg
62= 265 kg86= 530 kg
63= 272 kg87= 545 kg
64= 280 kg88= 560 kg
65= 290 kg89= 580 kg
66= 300 kg90= 600 kg
67= 307 kg91= 615 kg
68= 315 kg92= 630 kg
69= 325 kg93= 650 kg
70= 335 kg94= 670 kg
71= 345 kg95= 690 kg
72= 355 kg96= 710 kg
73= 365 kg97= 730 kg
74= 375 kg98= 750 kg
75= 387 kg99= 775 kg
76= 400 kg100= 800 kg
77= 412 kg101= 825 kg
78= 425 kg102= 850 kg
79= 437 kg103= 875 kg
80= 450 kg104= 900 kg
81= 462 kg105= 925 kg
82= 475 kg106= 950 kg
83= 487 kgMaximum speed rating
Q= up to 160 km/h.
R= up to 170 km/h.
S
= up to 180 km/h.
T= up to 190 km/h.
U= up to 200 km/h.
H= up to 210 km/h.
V= up to 240 km/h.
W= up to 270 km/h.
Y= up to 300 km/h.
Maximum speed rating
for snow tyres
QM + S= up to 160 km/h.
TM + S= up to 190 km/h.
HM + S = up to 210 km/h.UNDERSTANDING RIM
MARKING fig. 5
Example: 6J x 15 H2 ET 31.5
6 = rim width in inches (1).
J= rim drop center outline (side
projection where the tyre bead
rests) (2).
15= rim nominal diameter in inches
(corresponds to diameter of the
tyre to be mounted) (3= Ø).
H2= “hump” shape and number (relief
on the circumference holding the
Tubeless tyre bead on the rim).
ET 31.5= wheel camber angle (distance
between the disc/rim supporting
plane and the wheel rim centre
line).
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