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TOWING YOUR
VEHICLE
Your vehicle may be towed behind an-
other vehicle (such as a motorhome), pro-
vided your vehicle is 2 wheel drive (2WD)
and you use the proper towing method
specified for your vehicle. The towing
method you must use depends on the
specifications of your vehicle: whether it
is a manual transaxle vehicle or an auto-
matic transaxle vehicle.
Use the towing instruction table to select
the proper towing method for your vehi-
cle, and carefully follow the correspond-
ing instructions. Be sure to use proper
towing equipment designed for recre-
ational towing and make sure that tow-
ing speed does not exceed 90 km/ h (55
mph). Maximum vertical load on trailer
hitch point
50 kg (110 lbs)
Maximum permissible overhang “a”
810 mm (31.9 in.)
When you tow your vehicle,
follow the instructions below
to avoid accidents and damage to
your vehicle. In addition, be sure to
observe government and local re-
quirements regarding vehicle lighting
and trailer hitches or tow bars.
WARNING
A safety chain should always
be used when you tow your
vehicle.
WARNING
TOWING INSTRUCTION TABLE
DRIVE TRAIN
2WD
4WDTOWING
METHOD
A B
B TRANSAXLE
M/T
M/T
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A: 2WD VEHICLES WITH
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
❒Secure the front wheels on a towing
dolly according to the instructions pro-
vided by the dolly manufacturer.
❒Release the parking brake.
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TOWING METHOD A
FROM THE FRONT:
FRONT WHEELS ON A DOLLY
AND REAR WHEELS ON THE GROUND
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TOWING METHOD B
FROM THE FRONT:
FOUR WHEELS ON THE GROUND
B: 2WD VEHICLES WITH
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
❒Shift the manual transaxle lever into
neutral.
❒Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” po-
sition to unlock the steering wheel.
❒Release the parking brake.
IMPORTANT The steering column is not
strong enough to withstand shocks trans-
mitted from the front wheels during tow-
ing. Always unlock the steering wheel be-
fore towing.
B: 4WD VEHICLES WITH
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
❒Shift the 2WD/4WD switch to the
“2WD” mode.
❒Shift the manual transaxle lever into
neutral.
❒Turn the ignition key to the “ACC”
position to unlock the steering wheel.
❒Release the parking brake.
IMPORTANT The steering column is
not strong enough to withstand shocks
transmitted from the front wheels dur-
ing towing. Always unlock the steering
wheel before towing.
IMPORTANT Never use a towing truck
to tow 4WD vehicles.
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RReplace or Change
IInspect and correct or replace if necessary
LLubricate Severe condition code
ARepeated short trips
BDriving on rough and/or muddy roads
CDriving on dusty roads
DDriving in extremely cold weather and/ or salted roads
ERepeated short trips in extremely cold weather
FLeaded fuel use
HTrailer towing (if admitted)
MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
If the vehicle is usually used under the conditions corresponding to any severe condition code given below, it is recommended that
applicable maintenance operation be performed at the particular interval as given in the chart below.
Severe Condition Code
B C D
AD
A C D E F H
A C D E H
A B C E F H
C
B C D H
B D E H
B E H
Maintenance Interval
Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
Every 45,000 km (27,000 miles) or 36 months
Every 48 months
Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6 months
Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6 months
Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or 24 months
Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 8 months
Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or 24 months
Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
First time only: 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or
12 months
Second time and after: Every 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months reckoning from
0 km (0 mile) or 0 month Maintenance
Accessory drive belt (V-belt)
Timing belt (Diesel versions)
Engine oil and oil filter (Petrol versions)
Engine oil and oil filter (Diesel versions)
Spark plugs
Air cleaner cartridge
(Check and replace more frequently, if required)
Wheel bearings
Driving axle /Propeller shaft casing (4WD)
Manual transaxle gear oil
Transmission unit oil (4WD)
Differential oil (4WD)Maintenance
Operation
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R Iridium plugs (recommended)
Nickel plugs (traditional)
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JACKING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................. 226
JUMP STARTING INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 227
TOWING .............................................................................. 229
IF THE STARTER DOES NOT OPERATE ..................... 229
IF THE ENGINE IS FLOODED ......................................... 230
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS ......................................... 230
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❒Turn off all vehicle accessories, except
those necessary for safety reasons (for
example, headlights or hazard lights).
❒Make jump lead connections as follows:
– Connect one end of the first jump
lead to the positive (+) terminal of
the flat battery (1).
– Connect the other end to the posi-
tive (+) terminal of the booster bat-
tery (2).
– Connect one end of the second jump
lead to the negative (–) terminal of
the booster battery (2).
– Make the final connection to an un-
painted, heavy metal part (i. e. engine
hook (3)) of the engine of the vehi-
cle with the flat battery (1).
❒If the booster battery you are using is
fitted to another vehicle, start the en-
gine of the vehicle with the booster bat-
tery. Run the engine at moderate
speed.
❒Start the engine of the vehicle with the
flat battery.
❒Remove the jump leads in the exact re-
verse order in which you connected
them. IMPORTANT Your vehicle should not be
started by pushing or towing. This start-
ing method could result in permanent
damage to the catalytic converter. Use
jump leads to start a vehicle with a weak
or flat battery.
WHEN JUMP STARTING YOUR
VEHICLE, USE THE
FOLLOWING PROCEDURE
❒Use only a 12 volt battery to jump start
your vehicle. Position the good 12 V
battery close to your vehicle so that the
jump leads will reach both batteries.
When using a battery installed on an-
other vehicle, DO NOT LET THE VE-
HICLES TOUCH. Set the parking
brakes fully on both vehicles.
– To avoid harm to yourself
or damage to your vehicle or
battery, follow the jump starting in-
structions below precisely and in order.
If you are in doubt, call for qualified
road service.
WARNING
(1)
(3)
(2)
54G079
Never connect the jump lead
directly to the negative (–)
terminal of the discharged battery, or
an explosion may occur.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT The steering column is not
strong enough to withstand shocks trans-
mitted from the front wheels during tow-
ing. Always unlock the steering wheel be-
fore towing.
4-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)
Your vehicle should be towed under one
of the following conditions:
❒With all four wheels on a flat-bed truck.
❒With the front or rear wheels lifted and
a dolly under the other wheels.
IMPORTANT Towing your vehicle with
front and/ or rear wheels on the ground
can result in damage to the automatic
transaxle and/ or the 4WD drive system.
IF THE STARTER DOES
NOT OPERATE
❒Try turning the ignition switch to the
“START” position with the headlights
turned on to determine the battery
condition. If the headlights go exces-
sively dim or go off, it usually means
that either the battery is flat or the bat-
tery terminal contact is poor. Recharge
the battery or correct battery terminal
contact as necessary.
❒If the headlights remain bright, check
the fuses. If the reason for failure of the
starter is not obvious, there may be a
major electrical problem. Have the ve-
hicle inspected by your authorized
Fiat Dealership.
TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle towed,
contact a professional service. Your deal-
er can provide you with detailed towing
instructions.
IMPORTANT To help avoid damage to
your vehicle during towing, proper equip-
ment and towing procedures must be
used.
2-WHEEL DRIVE (2WD)
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Manual transaxle vehicles may be towed
using either of the following methods.
❒From the front, with the front wheels
lifted and the rear wheels on the
ground. Before towing, make sure that
the parking brake is released.
❒From the rear, with the rear wheels lift-
ed and the front wheels on the ground,
provided the steering and drivetrain are
in operational condition. Before tow-
ing, make sure that transaxle is in neu-
tral, the steering wheel is unlocked (the
ignition key should be in the “ACC” po-
sition), and the steering wheel is se-
cured with a clamping device designed
for towing service.
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– Switch ............................................. 66
Rear window wiper
– Blades.............................................. 223
– Control .......................................... 66
Recirculated air.............................102-105
Refuelling/Capacities.....................10-248
Roof rails or roof rack anchors ....... 147
Running-in ............................................ 165
Seat back pocket................................ 145
Seat belts
– Height adjuster ............................. 36
– Pretensioners ............................... 45
– Seat belt hangers .......................... 36
– Seat belt inspection ..................... 37
– Seat belt reminder (S.B.R.) ........ 35
– Use .................................................. 33
– Warnings ....................................... 31
Seats
– Folding rear seats ......................... 145
– Front (adjustment) ...................... 29
– Front seat heater ......................... 139
– Seat back pocket .......................... 145
Service station guide .......................... 3
Snow chains ......................................... 169
Spare tire .......................................144-208
Spark plugs ....................................199-245
Speedometer........................................ 81
Spot light................................................ 138Starting the engine............................... 152
Steering...........................................204-246
Steering column controls.......... 57
Steering wheel
– Adjustment .............................67-204
– Audio controls........................68-126
Sun visors ............................................. 137
Supplement...................................... 249
Suspensions .......................................... 246
Symbols ................................................. 4
Tachometer ........................................ 83
Tailgate .................................................. 23
Technical specifications.............. 243
Theft deterrent light .......................... 93
Thermometer ...................................... 92
Tools ..................................................... 144
Towing the vehicle
– Frame hooks ................................. 135
– Instructions ............................177-229
Trailer towing ...................................... 172
Trailer hitch ......................................... 172
Transaxle
– Gear oil .......................................... 194
– Gear oil change .....................194-248
– Gearshift lever .............................. 132
– Using the transaxle ...................... 156
Transmission ........................................ 246
Trip meter ........................................... 81 Luggage restraint loops ..................... 145
Main beam headlights........................ 63
– Bulb replacement ......................... 220
Manual heating and air
conditioning system.......................... 100
– Maintenance............................104-224
Mirrors
– Defroster ....................................... 88
– Electric mirrors ............................ 28
– Inside rearview mirror ............... 27
– Outside rearview mirror ........... 27
MP3/WMA Player................................ 120
Odometer ........................................... 81
– Illumination cancel switch .......... 89
Operating your vehicle............... 149
Original spare parts ........................... 2
Other controls
and equipment............................. 129
Parking brake lever ........................... 130
Parking lights ........................................ 63
Pedals .................................................... 131
Performance ........................................ 248
Pretensioners for seat belts ............. 45
Radio antenna...............................112-147
Rear door.............................................. 23
Rear fog light......................................... 64
Rear window washer
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