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F 45
F 46
F 47
F 48
F 49
F 50
F 51
F 52
F 5320
20
20
20
7.5
7.5
7.5
15
10
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Sun roof engine control unit power supply
Sun roof visor engine control unit power supply
Front driver door node power supply (front driver power window)
Front passenger door node power supply (front passenger power window)
+15 volumetric sensor control unit for antitheft device, emergency control display
plaque lights / Blue-tooth and roof visor on roof panel / driver and passenger front
seat console, driver side control dashboard lights / tunnel, DVD player presetting,
electrochromic mirror, air conditioning
+15 airbag control unit
+15 Connect, Blue-tooth control unit, after market radio presetting, pneumatic
pressure control unit, cruise control, rain / twilight sensor control unit, parking
sensor control unit, AQS sensor
+15 excluded during ignition for electronic column switch module (rear window
wiper), relay coil on boot compartment control unit
+30 instrument panel
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F 9
F 10
F 11
F 14
F 15
F 16
F 17
F 18
F 19
F 20
F 21
F 22
F 23
F 24
F 307.5
15
15
7.5
7.5
7.5
10
7.5
7.5
20
15
20
20
15
7.5 Fuse box in engine compartment
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Left fog light / cornering light
Buzzers
Engine control system power supply
RH high beam
LH high beam
+15 engine control unit
Engine control system power supply
+30 engine control unit
Conditioner compressor
Headlamp washer pump
Fuel pump
Engine control system power supply
+30 radio / Connect, supplementary heater control unit
+15 automatic transmission control unit, automatic transmission switch
Right fog light / cornering light
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When towing, remember
that without the help of the
brake booster and power steering, a
greater effort is required on the ped-
al and steering wheel. Do not use
flexible cables for towing and avoid
jerks. During towing operations
make sure that fastening the joint to
the car does not damage the com-
ponents in contact with it. When
towing the car, you must comply
with the specific traffic regulations
regarding the tow ring and how to
tow on the road.
WARNING
Do not start the engine
when towing the car.
WARNING
Before starting to tow, dis-
engage the steering lock
(see paragraph “Ignition device” in
section “Dashboard and controls”).
When towing, remember that with-
out the help of the brake booster
and power steering, a greater effort
is required on the pedal and steering
wheel. Do not use flexible cables for
towing and avoid jerks. During tow-
ing operations make sure that fas-
tening the joint to the car does not
damage the components in contact
with it. When towing the car, you
must comply with the specific traffic
regulations regarding the tow ring
and how to tow on the road.
WARNING
Before fitting the hook,
clean accurately its thread-
ed seat. Before starting to tow, make
sure to have tighten the hook.
WARNING
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35 70 105 140 175
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SERVICE SCHEDULE
Thousands of km
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check light system operation (headlights,
direction indicators, hazard lights, boot lights, passenger
compartment lights, glovebox lights, warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation,
adjust nozzles if required
Check windscreen/rear window blade position/wear
Check front disk brake pad conditions and wear
and wear indicator operation
Check rear disk brake pad conditions and wear
Sight inspect the conditions of: body external parts, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever cleanness
and lubrication
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels
(brakes/hydraulic clutch, power steering, windscreen washer,
battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check power steering hydraulic system (2.2 version)
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions
(except 1.8 version)
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions (1.8 version)
Sight inspect timing belt conditions (1.8 version)
Check and adjust tappet clearance (1.9 Multijet 8v version)
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CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS
1.Engine oil
2.Battery
3.Brake fluid
4.Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid
5.Engine coolant
6.Power steering fluid
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment;
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
When topping up take care
not to confuse the various
types of fluids: they are all in-
compatible with one another
and could seriously damage the car.fig. 1 - 1.8 versions F0L0522m
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1.Engine oil
2.Battery
3.Brake fluid
4.Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid
5.Engine coolant
IMPORTANT Topping up or change of
the power steering fluid of 2.2 petrol ver-
sions shall be carried out at a Fiat Deal-
ership.
When topping up take care
not to confuse the various
types of fluids: they are all in-
compatible with one another
and could seriously damage the car.
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment;
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
fig. 2 - 2.2 versionsF0L0158m
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When topping up take care
not to confuse the various
types of fluids: they are all in-
compatible with one another
and could seriously damage the car.
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
1.Engine oil
2.Battery
3.Brake fluid
4.Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid
5.Engine coolant
6.Power steering fluid
fig. 3 - 1.9 Multijet 8V versionsF0L0208m
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment;
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
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fig. 4 - 1.9 Multijet 16VversionsF0L0521m
When topping up take care
not to confuse the various
types of fluids: they are all in-
compatible with one another
and could seriously damage the car.
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment;
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
1.Engine oil
2.Battery
3.Brake fluid
4.Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid
5.Engine coolant
6.Power steering fluid
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