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IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT
BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating, see
“When needing to change a bulb”.
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒work in the points shown by the ar-
rows and remove light A-fig. 29;
❒open the protection lid B-fig. 30;
❒replace bulbs Creleasing them from the
side contacts; make sure that new bulbs
are correctly clamped between contacts;
❒re-close the lid B-fig. 30and secure light
A-fig. 29into its housing locking it
properly.
REAR CEILING LIGHT
(where provided)
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒work in the points shown by the ar-
rows and remove light D-fig. 31;
❒open the protection lid E-fig. 32;
❒change the bulb F-fig. 32releasing it
from the side contacts and making sure
the new bulb is correctly fastened be-
tween the contacts;
❒re-close the protection lid E-fig. 32
and secure light D-fig. 31into its hous-
ing locking it properly.
fig. 29F0R0115m
fig. 30F0R0117m
fig. 31F0R0116m
fig. 32F0R0118m
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❒press the bulb protection cover sides
B-fig. 36on the two fastening pins and
turn it;
❒replace the snap-fitted bulb C-fig. 36;
❒refit bulb protection cover fitting the
two fastening pins;
❒refit the ceiling light inserting first end
D-fig. 35and then pressing the other
end until hearing the locking click of the
clip.
fig. 36F0R0121m
ODDMENTS COMPARTMENT
COURTESY LIGHT
(where provided) figs. 37-38
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒work at the points shown by the ar-
rows and remove the courtesy light A-
fig. 37;
❒replace the bulb B-fig. 38releasing it
from the side contacts and making sure
the new bulb is correctly fastened be-
tween the actual contacts;
❒refit the courtesy light A-fig.37in its
housing making sure that it is secure.
fig. 37F0R0303mfig. 38F0R0304m
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LOADS FUSE AMPERES
Cigar lighter or socket
Boot lock actuator
Power window unit (driver’s side front window motor)
Power window unit (passenger’s side front window motor)
+15 control lighting: radio on steering wheel, control panel, power mirrors,
power window unit, electrochromic mirror and rain sensor
+15 airbag node
+15 cruise control, radio setup, Blu&Me setup,
parking sensors, climate control node
Power window unit, driver’s seat adjustment motor
Body computer and instrument panel node F44
F45
F47
F48
F49
F50
F51
F52
F5315
10
20
20
7.5
7.5
7.5
15
7.5
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FASTENING THE TOW
RING fig. 43-44
Proceed as follows:
❒release the cap A;
❒take the tow hook Bfrom the sup-
port;
❒tighten the ring on the rear or front
threaded pin.
The power brakes and pow-
er steering will not work while
the car is being towed. More effort on
the brake pedal and steering wheel will
therefore be required. Do not use wires
for towing. Do not jerk. Make sure not
to damage parts in contact with the
car while towing. Respect the specific
rules of the Highway Code when tow-
ing the car specifically in relation to
the towing device and the behaviour
to maintain on the road.
WARNING
fig. 43F0R0130m
fig. 44F0R0131m
Do not start the engine while
towing the car.
WARNING
Clean the threaded seat
carefully before fastening
the ring. Make sure that the ring is
fully fastened in the seat before tow-
ing the car.
WARNING
Release the steering wheel
lock before towing (see “Ig-
nition device” in “Dashboard and con-
trols”).
WARNING
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SERVICE SCHEDULE PETROL VERSIONS
Service coupons shall be performed every 30,000 km
Thousands of kilometres
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if
required
Check light system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, boot lights, passenger compartment lights,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation
Check of conditions and wear of pads of front disk brakes
Check of conditions and wear of pads of rear disk brakes
(T-JET version)
Check rear drum brake linings and wear
Visually inspect conditions and integrity: bodywork,
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 tension and adjust accessory drive belts
(1.4 with heater)
Visually inspect accessory drive belt conditions
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke, if required
Check and adjust tappet clearance, if required
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SERVICE SCHEDULE DIESEL VERSIONS
Service coupons shall be performed every 30,000 km
Thousands of kilometres
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if
required
Check light system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, boot lights, passenger compartment lights,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rearscreen wiper blades
Check front and rear (where provided) disk brake pad
conditions and wear
Check rear drum brake linings and wear
Visually inspect conditions and integrity: bodywork,
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
Visually inspect accessory drive belt conditions
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke, if required
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DEMANDING USE
OF THE CAR
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-
peated and with external temperatures
below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g. taxis or
door-to-door deliveries) or in case of
a long term inactivity;
❒in cities;
perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the Service
Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level
(electrolyte) (see paragraph “Charge
level check” in chapter “Maintenance
and care”);
❒visually inspect the accessory drive belt
conditions;
❒check pollen filter and replace, if re-
quired;
❒check air cleaner and replace, if re-
quired.
REGULAR
INSPECTIONS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
❒operation of lights (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/
washer system, position and wear of
the windscreen and rear window wiper
blades;
Every 3,000 km check the following and
top-up, if required:engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL
Seleniaproducts, designed and produced
specifically for Fiat cars (see table “Ca-
pacities” in section “Technical specifica-
tions”).
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Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades fig. 15
How to remove the blade:
❒raise the windscreen wiper arm Afrom
the windscreen;
❒turn blade B90° around pin C, locat-
ed at the end of the wiper arm;
❒press the blade locking tabs;
❒remove the blade from pin C.
fig. 15F0R0236m
SPRAY NOZZLES
Windscreen washer fig. 16
If there is no jet of fluid, firstly check that
there is fluid in the reservoir: see “Check-
ing fluid levels” in this section).
Then check that the nozzle holes are not
clogged, if necessary using a needle.
The windscreen jets are directed by ad-
justing the angle of the nozzles.
Fluid jets shall be directed at about
1/3height from the window upper edge.
fig. 16F0R0143m
How to insert the blade:
❒insert the blade fastening tabs in the
hole on the end of the arm;
❒refit the arm with the blade on the
windscreen.
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