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If the engine does not start at the first at-
tempt, return the ignition key to STOP
before repeating starting.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR, the in-
strument panel warning light
Yremains
lit together with warning light
mturn
the key to STOPand then back to MAR;
if the warning lights remain on, try with
the other keys provided with the vehicle.
IMPORTANT If the instrument panel
warning light
Ystays on glowing steadi-
ly, contact immediately Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key
to MARwhen the engine is off.
The warning light
mwill
flash for 60 seconds at start-
up or during prolonged crank-
ing to indicate a fault in the
glow plug heating system. You can use
the vehicle as usual if the engine starts
but you should contact Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
HOW TO WARM UP THE
ENGINE AFTER IT HAS JUST
STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly, letting the engine turn
at medium revs. Do not accelerate
abruptly;
❒do not drive at full performance for
the initial kilometres. Wait until the
coolant temperature gauge starts
moving.
Remember that the servo-
brake and power steering are
not operational until the en-
gine has been started, there-
fore much effort than usual is required
on the brake pedal and steering wheel.
Never bump start the engine
by pushing, towing or coast-
ing downhill as this could
cause fuel to flow into the
catalytic exhaust system and damage
it beyond repair.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition to STOPwhile the en-
gine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you
should allow the engine to “catch its
breath” before turning it off by letting it
idle to allow the temperature in the en-
gine compartment to fall.
A quick burst on the acceler-
ator before turning off the en-
gine serves absolutely no
practical purpose, it wastes
fuel and is damaging especially to tur-
bocharged engines.
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IT SHOULD BE NOTICED THAT:
The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repair
kit is effective with external temperatures
between –20 °C and +50 °C.
The sealing fluid has limited life.
The compressor shall not be
operated for more than 20
minutes. Risk of overheating!. Tyres
repaired with the quick tyre repair kit
shall be used temporarily only.
WARNING
In the event of a puncture
caused by foreign bodies, it is
possible to repair tyres show-
ing damages on the track or
shoulder up to max 4 mm diameter.
Holes and damages on the
tyre side walls cannot be re-
paired. Do not use the quick tyre re-
pair kit if damaging is due to running
with flat tyre.
WARNING
Repairs are not possible in
case of damages on the
wheel rim (bad groove distortion
causing air loss). Do not remove for-
eign bodies (screws or nails) from the
tyre.
WARNINGIf the compressor stops due to excessive
overheating, wait a few minutes to allow
for compressor cooling, press the RESET
button set aside the compressor, then re-
activate the compressor.
fig. 11F0N0178m
Hand the instruction
brochure to the personnel
charged with treating the tyre re-
paired with the kit.
WARNING
fig. 10F0N0177m
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Fuse box in engine compartment
USERSFUSE AMPERE
ABS pump (+battery) F01 40
Glow plug heating (+battery) F02 50
Ignition switch (+battery) F03 30
Webasto control unit (+battery) F04 20
Passenger’s compartment ventilation with Webasto (+battery) F05 20
Engine cooling fan high speed (+battery) F06 40/60
Engine cooling fan low speed (+battery) F07 40/50
Passenger’s compartment fan (+key) F08 40
Headlight washer pump F09 20
HornF10 15
E.i. system (secondary services) F11 15
Right main beam headlight F14 7.5
Left main beam headlight F15 7.5
E.i. system (+key) F16 7.5
E.i. system (primary services) F17 10
Engine control unit (+battery) F18 7.5
Conditioner compressor F19 7.5
Headlight washer pump F20 30
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WINDSCREEN
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
wipers on dry glass.
Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
RUBBER HOSES
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber
hoses are concerned, carefully follow the
“Service schedule” in this section.
Indeed ozone, high temperatures and pro-
longed lack of fluid in the system may
cause hardening and cracking of the hoses,
with possible leaks. Careful control is
therefore necessary.If the pressure is too low the
tyre overheats and this can
cause it serious damage.
WARNING
Do not cross switch the
tyres, moving them from the
right of the vehicle to the left and vice
versa.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to
repainting treatments re-
quiring to use temperatures exceed-
ing 150°C since the mechanical prop-
erties of the wheels could be im-
paired.
WARNING
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To correctly wash the vehicle:
❒remove the aerial from the roof to
prevent damage to it if the vehicle is
washed in an automatic system;
❒wash the body using a low pressure jet
of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy so-
lution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing with the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
When drying, take particular care with the
less visible parts like door surrounds, bon-
net and around the headlights where wa-
ter may stagnate. The vehicle should not
be taken to a closed area immediately, but
left in the open so that residual water can
evaporate.Do not wash the vehicle after it has been
left in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this
may alter the shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the vehicle.
Where possible, do not park under trees;
the resinous substance many species re-
lease give the paint a dull appearance and
increase the possibility of triggering rust
processes.
For best paint protection, from time to
time polish the bodywork with special
waxes; when paint becomes mat due to
smog, polish the bodywork with polish
waxes that have also a light abrasive effect.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is particularly ag-
gressive.
Detergents cause water pollu-
tion. Therefore the engine
compartment should be
washed in areas equipped for
collecting and purifying the liquid used
in the washing process.
Windows
Use specific window cleaner products.
Use also clean cloths to avoid scratching
the glass or damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT The inside of the rearscreen
should be wiped gently with a cloth in the
direction of the filaments to avoid damag-
ing the heating device.
Engine compartment
At the end of the winter the engine com-
partment should be carefully washed,
without directing the jet against electron-
ic control units. Contact a specialised
workshop to have this done.
IMPORTANT The vehicle should be
washed with the engine cold and the ig-
nition key at STOP. After washing make
sure that the various protections (e.g. rub-
ber caps and various covers) have not
been damaged or removed.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic sub-
stances (e.g.: petrol) or ketones (e.g.: ace-
tone) for cleaning front headlight plastic
lens.
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Fiat CODE system ............................ 7
Fix & Go (device)................................. 163
Flashing the headlights ....................... 75
Fluids and lubricants ........................... 262
Folding top............................................ 89
Follow me home (device) ................. 76
Front ceiling lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 176
– control............................................. 81
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 172
– control button .............................. 83
Fuel
– fuel cut-off switch ......................... 84
– gauge ............................................... 19
Fuel consumption ............................... 264
Fuel cut-off switch .............................. 84
Fuel filler cap ....................................... 111
Fuel gauge ............................................. 19
Fuses (replacement) ........................... 176
Gearbox
– use of the manual gearbox ......... 137
Glass/can holders ............................... 87Glove compartment/oddment
compartment .................................... 86
Government type-approval
radio-controlled remote control... 266
Handbrake .......................................... 136
Hazard lights ........................................ 82
Headlight washer
– control ............................................ 78
Headlights.............................................. 101
– aiming device.................................. 101
– beam adjustment .......................... 101
Head restraints
– front ................................................ 40
Heating and ventilation ...................... 47
Heating system .................................... 47
Identification data .............................. 212
Ignition switch ..................................... 15
In an emergency .................................. 157
Instrument panel
(left hand drive version) ................. 16
Instrument panel
(right hand drive version) .............. 17
Instruments .......................................... 18
Interior fittings .................................... 85 – control ............................................ 74
Direction indicators
– control ............................................ 75
– front bulb replacement................. 170
– rear bulb replacement.................. 173
– side bulb replacement................... 172
Doors .................................................... 92
Electronic alarm.................................. 13
Engine
– identification code......................... 214
– marking ........................................... 213
– specifications ................................. 216
Engine compartment
– washing ........................................... 209
Engine coolant gauge ......................... 19
Engine coolant level ........................... 199
Engine oil
– checking level ................................ 198
– consumption .................................. 198
– gauge ............................................... 20
– technical data.................................. 262
EOBD system ...................................... 106
ESP system ........................................... 103
External lights....................................... 74
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