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When washing the vehicle, park it where
direct sunlight does not fall on it and fol-
low the instructions below:
Flush the underside of body and wheel
housings with pressurized water to remove
mud and debris. Use plenty of water.
IMPORTANT When washing the vehicle,
avoid directing steam or hot water of
more than 80°C (176°F) on plastic parts.
To avoid damaging engine components, do
not use pressurized water in the engine
compartment.Rinse the body to loosen the dirt. Remove
dirt and mud from the body exterior with
running water. You may use a soft sponge
or brush. Do not use hard materials which
can scratch the paint or plastic. Remem-
ber that the headlight covers or lenses are
made of plastic in many cases.
IMPORTANT To avoid damage to the
paint or plastic surface, do not wipe the
dirt off without ample water. Be sure to
follow above procedure.
Wash the entire exterior with a mild de-
tergent or vehicle wash soap using a
sponge or soft cloth. The sponge or cloth
should be frequently soaked in the soap
solution.
IMPORTANT When using a commercial
vehicle wash product, observe the cau-
tions specified by the manufacturer. Nev-
er use strong household detergents or
soaps.
– Never attempt to wash
and wax your vehicle with
the engine running.
– When cleaning the underside of the
body and fender, where there may
be sharp-edged parts, you should
wear gloves and a long sleeved shirt
to protect your hands and arms from
being cut.
– After washing your vehicle, care-
fully test the brakes before driving to
make sure they have maintained
their normal effectiveness.
WARNING
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– Fuel filter........................................... 201
– Fuel filler cap ................................... 132
– Fuel gauge ........................................ 84
– Improving fuel economy .............. 166
– Instantaneous fuel
consumption (gauge) ......................... 92
Fuel filler cap .......................................... 132
Fuel gauge ............................................... 84
Fuses ........................................................ 212
Gear oil
– Changing .................................193-248
– Level check .................................... 194
– Specifications.................................. 193
General information.................... 239
Glove box ............................................ 91
Hazard warning lights ....................... 85
Hazard warning lights ........................ 85
Head restraints ................................... 30
Headlight levelling switch .................. 87
Headlights
– Bulb replacement ......................... 220
– Headlight levelling switch ........... 87
Heated rear window .......................... 88
Heating and air conditioning
system .........................................99-224
Heating system .............................99-104
Horn ...................................................... 68
Identification data .............................. 230
Ignition switch ..................................... 58
Information display ......................91-94
– Illumination cancel switch .......... 89
Inspection and maintenance.... 181
– Maintenance schedule ................. 183
– Severe driving conditions ........... 188
Instrument cluster .............................. 71
– Meter illumination
(control) ..................................82-87
Instrument panel........................... 69
Interior lights ................................138-219
Isofix type child restraint system
(installation)........................................ 42
Jack ......................................................... 144
Jacking instructions.............................. 226
Jump starting instructions.................. 227
Keys ....................................................... 11
– Battery replacement..................... 20
– Keyless Entry................................. 18
Luggage compartment
– Capacity/volume .......................... 247
– Extension (folding rear seats)..... 134
– Luggage compartment cover ..... 146
– Luggage compartment light ....... 146
– Luggage restraint loops .............. 145
– Rear door opening ...................... 23
Luggage compartment light .............. 146 – If the engine overheats ............... 230
– If the starter does not operate .. 229
– Jump starting ................................. 227
– Serial number ............................... 240
– Spark plugs .................................... 199
– Starting ........................................... 165
– Technical specifications .............. 244
– Temperature gauge ..................... 84
Engine coolant ..................................... 195
Engine coolant temperature gauge .. 84
Engine hood ......................................... 140
Engine oil consumption ..................... 152
Engine oil
– Changing .................................191-248
– Level check .................................... 190
– Specifications ................................ 189
Engine oil filter (change) .................... 191
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ... 161
Exhaust gas ........................................... 150
External lights ...............................63-219
Eyeglasses holder ................................ 142
Fiat CODE (Immobilizer system) .... 11
Frame hooks .......................................... 143
Front fog lights ....................................... 89
Fuel
– Capacities/refuelling ...............10-248
– Consumption .................................. 241
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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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– Control .......................................... 65
2WD/4WD switch.......................85-157 Turn signal ............................................ 79
– Bulb replacement ......................... 218
Tires
– Compact spare tire ..............144-208
– Inspection ...................................... 205
– Rotation ......................................... 207
– Technical data ............................... 247
Vacuum brake..................................... 160
Vehicle identification........................... 240
Vehicle loading...................................... 172
Vehicle loading and towing........ 171
Ventilation .....................................101-106
Warning and indicator lights ........... 72
Warning and indicator lights ............. 72
Weights ................................................ 248
Wheels
– Changing ........................................ 209
– Technical data................................ 247
Windows
– Electric window controls ........... 24
– Manual window controls ............ 24
Windshield defroster...................101-107
Windshield washer
– Control .......................................... 65
– Fluid................................................. 198
Windshield wiper
– Blades ............................................. 222
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