2008 FIAT FIORINO key

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SAFETY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARDAND CONTROLS
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
IF THE VEHICLE NEEDS
TO BE TOWED
The tow ring supplied with the vehicle is
positioned in the tool box behind the left-
hand side backrest (on Cargo versions) or
in the boot (on Combi versions).
HOOKING THE TOW
HOOK fig. 54-55
Proceed as follows:
❒release the cap A;
❒take the tow hook Bfrom the tool box;
❒tighten the hook on the rear or front
threaded pin.
fig. 54F0T0085m
fig. 55F0T0086m
Before starting towing oper-
ations, turn the ignition key
to MAR and then to STOP, without
extracting it. If the key is extracted,
the steering wheel lock will be auto-
matically activated, thus preventing
steering.
WARNING
During towing operations the
brake booster is not engaged.
Therefore, a heavier effort must be
made on the pedal. Do not use wires for
towing. Do not jerk. During towing op-
erations make sure not to damage parts
in contact with the vehicle. When tow-
ing the vehicle comply with the specific
rules of the Highway Code regarding the
towing device and the behaviour to
maintain on the road. Do not start the
engine while towing the vehicle.
WARNING
Clean the threaded seat care-
fully before fastening the ring.
Make sure that the ring is fully fastened
in the seat before towing the vehicle.
WARNING
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STARTING
AND DRIVING
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
Batteries contain substances
that can be very dangerous
for the environment. It is ad-
visable to have the battery re-
placed by a Fiat Dealership where it
will be disposed of according to the
law.
Whenever an operation on
the battery or near it is re-
quired, always protect your eyes with
special goggles.
WARNING
If the vehicle remains unused
for a long time at very low
temperatures, remove the
battery and take it to a warm
place to avoid freezing.
USEFUL ADVICE
TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR
BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make
its life longer, observe the following indi-
cations:
❒when you park the vehicle, ensure the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly;
❒switch off all lights inside the vehicle: the
vehicle is however equipped with a sys-
tem which switches all internal lights off
automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound sys-
tem, emergnecy lights, etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine is
not running;
❒before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the bat-
tery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened.The battery is also more prone to the risk
of freezing (e.g. already at –10°C). Refer
to the paragraph “Vehicle inactivity” in
“Starting and driving” if the vehicle is left
parked for a long time.
If, after buying the vehicle, you want to in-
stall electric accessories which require
permanent electric supply (alarm, etc.)
contact the Fiat Dealership whose quali-
fied personnel, in addition to suggesting
the most suitable devices, will evaluate the
overall electric absorption, checking
whether the vehicle electric system is ca-
pable of withstanding the load required,
or whether it should be integrated with
a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing en-
ergy even when the ignition key is off, they
gradually run down the battery.
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MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
Windows
Use specific window cleaner products.
Use also clean cloths to avoid scratching
the glass or damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window in-
side gently with a cloth in the direction
of the filaments to avoid damaging the
heating device.Engine compartment
At the end of each winter, thoroughly
wash the engine compartment taking care
not to direct the water jet against the elec-
tronic control units and the relay/fuse con-
trol unit on the left side of the engine com-
partment (running direction). Have this
operation performed at a specialised
workshop.
IMPORTANT Perform this operation on
a cold engine and with the key at STOP.
After the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been removed
or damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic sub-
stances (e.g.: petrol) or ketenes (e.g.: ace-
tone) for cleaning front headlight plastic
lens. Detergents cause water pol-
lution. The vehicle should be
washed in areas equipped for
collecting and purifying the
liquid used in the washing process.
INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not
trapped under the mats (due to water
dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which
could cause oxidisation of the sheet met-
al.
Never use flammable prod-
ucts, such as petrol, ether or
rectified petrol, to clean the vehicle
interior. The electrostatic charges
which are generated by rubbing dur-
ing cleaning operations may cause a
fire.
WARNING
Do not keep aerosol cans in
the vehicle: risk of explosion.
Aerosol cans must not be exposed to
a temperature exceeding 50°C. When
the vehicle is exposed to sunlight, in-
ner temperature can greatly exceed
this value.
WARNING
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is particularly ag-
gressive.
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LIGHTS AND
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DASHBOARDAND CONTROLS
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
High beams
– bulb replacement .......................... 138
– control ............................................ 49
– flashing ............................................ 49
High mounted brake lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 141
Identification data .............................. 178
Ignition................................................... 182
In an emergency............................ 123
Instrument board ................................ 6
Instrument panel ................................. 5
Instruments .......................................... 15
Interior equipment ............................. 58
Interior .................................................. 175
Isofix seat ............................................. 93
Jack ........................................................ 129
Keys ...................................................... 8
Lamps
– bulb types ....................................... 135
– general ............................................ 134
– interior bulb replacement .......... 142
– outer lighting bulb replacement 137
Lane change function ......................... 50
Low beams
– bulb replacement .......................... 138
– control ............................................ 49
Luggage rack/ski rack ......................... 72
Maintenance and care................ 155 – heavy duty use of vehicle ............ 161
– routine checks .............................. 161
– routine maintenance .................... 156
– service plan .................................... 157
Manual AC system ............................. 46
Max. speeds ......................................... 189
Multifunctional display ....................... 22
Number plate light
– bulb replacement .......................... 141
Oddments compartment.................. 58
Outer lights .......................................... 49
Paintwork (maintenance) ................ 174
Park sensors ........................................ 77
Parking lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 137
– control ............................................ 49
Performance ........................................ 189
Power socket ...................................... 59
Prolonged inactivity ............................ 110
Radio transmitters
and mobile telephones .................... 80
Raising the vehicle .............................. 153
Rear fog light
– bulb replacement .......................... 140
– control rear roof lights ..... 143-144
Rear view mirrors
– external .......................................... 39 Fluids and lubricants ........................... 193
Fog lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 139
– control ............................................ 56
Follow me home (device) ................. 50
Front roof lights ........................142-143
Front seat arm rest ............................ 58
Fuel cap ................................................. 82
Fuel system .......................................... 182
Fuel
– consumption .................................. 195
– economy ......................................... 106
– system shutoff ............................... 57
Fuel feed ............................................... 182
Fuses (replacement) ........................... 145
Glass cleaning ..................................... 51
Glove box ............................................ 58
Handbrake .......................................... 104
Hazard warning lights ........................ 56
Head rests ............................................ 38
Headlamps
– beam adjustment abroad ............73
– beam alignment ............................. 73
– leveling ............................................ 73
– trim adjust ...................................... 73
Heater system/
Heating and ventilation ................... 43
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