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Your vehicle is equipped with a battery
that requires infrequent maintenance. You
will never have to add water. You should,
however, periodically check the battery,
battery terminals and battery hold- down
bracket for corrosion. Remove corrosion
using a stiff brush and ammonia mixed with
water, or baking soda mixed with water.
After removing corrosion, rinse with clean
water.
The test indicator on the top of the bat-
tery provides information on the condi-
tion of the battery.
If your vehicle is not going to be driven for
a month or longer, disconnect the cable
from the negative terminal of the battery
to help prevent discharge.
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BATTERY
– Batteries produce flam-
mable hydrogen gas. Keep
flames and sparks away from the bat-
tery or an explosion may occur. Nev-
er smoke when working in the vicini-
ty of the battery.
– When checking or servicing the bat-
tery, disconnect the negative cable.
Be careful not to cause a short circuit
by allowing metal objects to contact
the battery posts and the vehicle at
the same time.
– To avoid harm to yourself or dam-
age to your vehicle or battery, follow
the jump starting instructions in the
“EMERGENCY SERVICE” section of
this manual if it is necessary to jump
start your vehicle.
WARNING
FULL WHEEL COVER
(if equipped)
1.or 2.Flat end tool
Your vehicle includes two tools, a wheel
brace and a jack crank, one of which has
a flat end.
Use the tool with the flat end to remove
the full wheel cap, as shown above.
When installing the cover, make sure that
it is positioned so that it does not cover
or foul the air valve.
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60G309A
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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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JUMP STARTING
INSTRUCTIONS
– Use the jack only to
change wheels.
– Never jack up the vehicle on an in-
clined surface.
– Never raise the vehicle with the jack
in a location other than between the
frame bosses near the wheel to be
changed.
– Make sure that the jack is raised at
least 51 mm (2 inches) before it con-
tacts the flange. Use of the jack when
it is within 51 mm (2 inches) of being
fully collapsed may result in failure of
the jack.
– Never get under the vehicle when it
is supported by the jack.
– Never run the engine when the ve-
hicle is supported by the jack and
never allow passengers to remain in
the vehicle.
WARNING
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79J018
Front wheel
Rear wheel
– Never attempt to jump
start your vehicle if the bat-
tery appears to be frozen. Batteries
in this condition may explode or rup-
ture if jump starting is attempted.
– When making jump lead connec-
tions, be certain that your hands and
the jump leads remain clear from pul-
leys, belts, or fans.
– Batteries produce flammable hy-
drogen gas. Keep flames and sparks
away from the battery or an explo-
sion may occur. Never smoke when
working in the vicinity of the battery.
– If the booster battery you use for
jump starting is installed in another
vehicle, make sure the two vehicles
are not touching each other.
– If your battery discharges repeat-
edly, for no apparent reason, have
your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized Fiat Dealership.
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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)
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Never connect the jump lead
directly to the negative (–)
terminal of the discharged battery, or
an explosion may occur.
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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