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Changing the windscreen wiper
blades fig. 18
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the windscreen wiper arm Aand
position the blade so that it forms an
angle of 90° with the arm;
❒remove the snap fitted blade Afrom
arm B;
❒fit the new blade and check it is prop-
erly locked into place.Changing the rear window blade
fig. 19
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the cover Aand remove the arm
from the car, slackening the nut Bthat
fastens it to the pivot pin;
❒fit the new arm, positioning it cor-
rectly, and fully tighten the nut;
❒lower the cover.
WINDSCREEN/
REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using
special products; TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35is recommended.
If the rubber blades are bent or worn they
should be replaced. In any case they should
be changed once a year.
A few simple notions can reduce the pos-
sibility of damage to the blades:
❒if the temperature fall below zero,
make sure that ice has not frozen the
rubber against glass. If necessary, thaw
using an antifreeze product;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in ad-
dition to protecting the blades, this
prevents effort on the motor and
overheating;
❒do not operate the windscreen and
rear window wipers on dry glass.
fig. 18F0L0203m
Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
fig. 19F0L0150m
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STEERING WHEEL/GEAR LEVER
KNOB WITH GENUINE
LEATHER COVERING
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.
If when cleaning the windscreen with spe-
cial glass products, some drops fall on the
leather covering of the steering wheel/gear
lever knob remove them immediately and
then clean with water and neutral soap.
IMPORTANT Take the utmost care when
engaging the steering lock to prevent
scratching the leather covering.INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS
Use appropriate products designed to
preserve the appearance of components.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or petro-
leum to clean the instrument panel. If the stain persists, use specific products,
carefully following the instructions for use.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or alcohol-
based products.
Never use flammable prod-
ucts like oil ether or rectified
petrol for cleaning car interiors. Elec-
trostatic discharges generated by rub-
bing during cleaning operations could
cause fire.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
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CHASSIS MARKING fig. 2
It is printed on the passenger compart-
ment floor, near the right-hand front seat.
It can be reached by lifting the special flap
in the carpeting and includes the following
data:
❒car model;
❒chassis number.ENGINE MARKING
Engine marking is stamped on the cylinder
block and includes the model and the
chassis number.
BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE fig. 3
The plate is applied inside the bonnet and
it bears the following data:
APaint manufacturer.
BColour name.
CFiat colour code.
DRespray and touch up code.
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fig. 2F0L0204mfig. 3F0L0161m
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– excessive temperature warning
light................................................... 148
– level check....................................... 204
Engine cooling system liquid level .... 204
Engine hood.......................................... 90
Engine oil
– characteristics................................ 236
– consumption................................... 204
– degraded oil warning light ........... 149
– insufficient engine oil pressure
warning light................................... 149
– level check....................................... 203
– minimum engine oil level warning
light................................................... 156
Engine oil level...................................... 203
Environmental protection.................. 105
EOBD (system).................................... 98
EOBD system....................................... 98
ESP (system)......................................... 96
ESP system............................................ 96
– ESP system failure warning light . 154
Exterior lamp replacement................ 173
Exterior lights
– control............................................. 62
– exterior lights failure warning
light................................................... 152
Fiat CODE (system).......................... 9
– electronic key not recognised
warning light................................... 151
– vehicle protection system failure
warning light................................... 151
Fiat CODE system............................... 9
Fix & go automatic
(rapid tyre repair kit) ...................... 165Flashing................................................... 63
Fog light
– orientation...................................... 94
Follow me home (device).................. 64
Front air bags........................................ 118
– front driver’s side air bag............. 119
– front passenger’s side air bag ...... 120
– driver’s side knee air bag ............. 120
– general warnings............................ 124
– turning off the passenger side
front and side chest protection
air bags (Side Bags) ...................... 121
– passenger side front and side
chest protection air bag warnings
light (Side Bag) off ........................ 147
Front armrest with storage box
and cooled compartment................ 74
Front ceiling lights
– control............................................. 70
– lamp replacement.......................... 178
Front fog lights
– control............................................. 71
– fog lights warning light .................. 154
– lamp replacement.......................... 175
Front optical units
– lamp replacement.......................... 173
Fuel
– consumption................................... 238
– fuel block switch ........................... 72
– fuel reserve warning light ........... 150
– level indicator................................. 21
– saving fuel ....................................... 138
Fuel block switch and electric power
supply ................................................. 72
Fuel hatch.............................................. 104 Cup holder compartments................ 76
Cup/can holder.................................... 76
Dashboard and controls ................... 4
Dead lock (device).............................. 16
Diesel filter
– condensate water drain ............... 207
– water in diesel filter warning
light................................................... 151
Diesel Particulate Filter ..................... 106
Dimensions........................................... 230
Door clearance/puddle light.............. 180
Doors..................................................... 81
– centralized closing......................... 81
– child safety device.......................... 81
– emergency closing......................... 13
– emergency opening....................... 13
– incomplete door closure
warning light................................... 149
EBD (system)
– EBD system failure warning light 148
Electric socket...................................... 77
Electric window regulators
– controls........................................... 82
Emergency lights.................................. 71
Engine
– identification code......................... 220
– marking............................................ 219
– typical data...................................... 221
Engine compartment (washing)........ 215
Engine coolant temperature indicator 21
Engine cooling system liquid
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Transmission
– Technical data................................ 223
Transporting children safely.............. 112
Trip computer...................................... 36
Turn signals
– control............................................. 63
– cornering lights.............................. 63
– front lamp replacement................ 174
– lane change function..................... 63
– left turn signal warning light ........ 154
– rear lamp replacement................. 176
– right turn signal warning light ..... 154
– side lamp replacement.................. 175
Tyre pressure....................................... 228
Tyres
– correct tyre reading...................... 225
– provided ......................................... 227
– snow................................................. 142
– wheel replacement........................ 159
User purchased accessories............ 101
Vehicle inactivity................................. 144
Vehicle lifting......................................... 190
Vehicle refuelling.................................. 103
Vehicle towing...................................... 191
Volumetric protection........................ 15
Warning lights and messages .......... 145
– general warnings............................ 146
Weight................................................... 232
Wheel
– Fix & go automatic rapid tyre
repair kit ......................................... 165– replacement.................................... 159
– spare (characteristics).................. 227
Wheel alignment.................................. 225
Wheel rims
– correct rim reading....................... 226
Wheels and tyres................................. 210
– cold inflating pressure................... 228
– correct rim reading....................... 226
– correct tyre reading...................... 225
– rims and tyres................................ 225
– rims and tyres................................ 227
– spare wheel..................................... 225
– wheel alignment............................. 225
Window cleaning................................. 65
Windows (cleaning)............................ 215
Windscreen washer
– control............................................. 65
– liquid level....................................... 205
Windscreen washer/rear window
washer-wiper/headlight
washer-wiper liquid
– level check....................................... 205
Windscreen washer/rear window
washer-wiper/headlight
washer-wiper liquid level................. 205
Windscreen wiper
– brushes............................................ 212
– control............................................. 65
– rain sensor...................................... 66
– sprayers........................................... 213
Windscreen wiper and rear window
wiper brushes.................................... 212 Starting the engine............................... 128
– coasting startup.............................. 159
– heating the just started engine.... 130
– ignition device................................ 17
– procedure for gasoline versions ... 128
– procedure for Multijet versions ... 129
– startup with an auxiliary battery... 158
– turning off the engine................... 130
Steering (characteristics).................... 224
Steering lock......................................... 19
Steering wheel (adjustment).............. 43
Storage box........................................... 76
Sun roof................................................. 78
Sun visor................................................ 77
Suspensions (characteristics)............. 224
Symbols.................................................. 8
T.P.M.S. system
(tyre pressure control).................... 99
Table (seat)........................................... 40
Tachometer.......................................... 20
Technical data....................................... 217
Trailer towing....................................... 139
– assembly diagram........................... 141
– tow hook installation.................... 140
– warnings........................................... 139
Transmission
– automatic transmission failure
warning light................................... 155
– maximum automatic transmission
oil temperature warning light ..... 155
– using the automatic electronic
transmission.................................... 133
– using the manual transmission .... 132
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