DRIVING YOUR CAR
140
BEFORE GETTING BEHIND
THE WHEEL
The main suggestions are the fol-
lowing:
– make sure all lights including the
headlights are working properly;
– adjust the position of the seat,
steering wheel, driving and door mir-
rors properly for the best driving po-
sition;
– adjust the head restraints careful-
ly so that they support the head and
not the neck;
– make sure that nothing (mats, etc.)
gets in the way of the pedals when
they are pushed down;
– make sure that any child restraint
systems (child seats, carriers, etc.) are
properly fixed, preferably on the back
seat as this is the safest place in the
event of an accident;– make sure that objects being trans-
ported are carefully arranged so they
will not fly forward if you have to
brake sharply;
– do not eat a heavy meal before
travelling. Light eating will help keep
your reflexes prompt. Above all, do
not have anything alcoholic to drink.
Using certain prescription drugs can
reduce your ability to drive: read in-
structions for use carefully.
Periodically, remember to check:
– tyre pressure and conditions;
– engine oil level;
– coolant level and conditions of the
system;
– brake fluid level;
– power steering fluid level;
– windscreen washer liquid level.WHEN TRAVELLING
The main suggestions are the fol-
lowing:
– the first rule of safe driving is pru-
dence. Prudence also means putting
yourself into a position where you can
predict wrong or imprudent behaviour
from other drivers;
– stick closely to the rules of the
road in the particular country where
the vehicle is being driven and, above
all, do not exceed speed limits;
– ensure that, besides yourself, all the
other passengers in the vehicle have
their seat belts fastened, that children
are sitting in the appropriate child
seats and any animals in the car are
placed in suitable compartments;
– you should be physically fit and
mentally alert before setting out on
long journeys;
CAR MAINTENANCE
213
CLEANING SEATS
AND FABRICS
Remove dust with a soft brush and
vacuum cleaner.
Brush the seats with a damp sponge
with water and a neutral soap.
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
Remove the dry dirt with a chamois
leather or very slightly moist cloth
without exerting too much pressure.
Remove liquid or grease stains with
a dry absorbent cloth without rubbing.
Then wipe with a chamois leather or
soft cloth moistened with water and
neutral soap.
IMPORTANTNever use alcohol
or alcohol-based products.STEERING WHEEL/GEAR
LEVER KNOB WITH
GENUINE LEATHER
COVERING
These components shall only be
cleaned with water and neutral soap.
Never use spirit or alcohol-based
products.
Before using special products for
cleaning interiors, read carefully label
instructions and indications to make
sure they are free from spirit and/or
alcohol-based substances.
If when cleaning the windscreen with
special glass products, some drops fall
on the leather covering of the steer-
ing wheel/gear lever knob remove
them immediately and then clean with
water and neutral soap.
IMPORTANTTake the utmost
care when engaging the steering lock
to prevent scratching the leather cov-
ering.PLASTIC PARTS INSIDE
THE CAR
Use special products designed not to
alter the appearance of the compo-
nents.
IMPORTANTDo not use alcohol
or petrol to clean the instrument
panel.
Do not keep aerosol
cans in the vehicle. There
is the risk they might ex-
plode. Aerosol cans must never
be exposed to a temperature
above 50°C; when the weather
starts to get hot the temperature
inside the vehicle might go well
beyond that figure.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
218
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS
2.0 JTD 120 HP
2.0 JTD 136 HP
2.2 JTD 170 HP
2.2 JTD 170 HP Automatic gearbox
2.2 JTD 163 HP (*)
2.2 JTD 163 HP Automatic gearbox (*)
(*) Versions for specific marketsEngine code
RHK
RHR
4HT
4HS
4HP
4HRBodywork code
6/7 seats 5/8 seats
179AXH1B1A 179BXH1B1A
179AXL1B1A 179BXL1B1A
179AXM1B 179BXM1B
179AXP11 179BXP11
179AXN1B 179BXN1B
179AXQ11 179BXQ11
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
228
WEIGHTS
2.0 JTD 136 HP
6 5/7/8
seats seats
1854÷1957 1818÷1983
1256 1263
1274 1267
2530 2530
100 100
––
750 750
76 76
2.0 JTD 120 HP
6 5/7/8
seats seats
1846÷1949 1811÷1976
1253 1259
1277 1271
2530 2530
100 100
––
750 750
73 72
2.2 JTD 170 HP
6 5/7/8
seats seats
1902÷1988 1875÷2017
1304 1318
1266 1252
2570 2570
100 100
––
750 750
75 75
2.2 JTD 170 HP a.g.
6 5/7/8
seats seats
1930÷2016 1898÷2045
1336 1346
1274 1264
2610 2610
100 100
––
750 750
80 75
(kg)
Weight empty (including fluids,
90% fuel in the tank and
no optional)
Maximum allowed loads (1)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Maximum load on roof:
Towable weight
– trailer with brakes:
– trailer without brakes:
Maximum load on ball coupling
(trailer with brakes):
(1) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads so that they comply with these limits.
INDEX
241
- maintenance indicator............ 54
- scheduled servicing ................ 184
- service
schedule ............................ 185-186
Ceiling lights
(central and rear) ..................... 103
- bulb replacement ................... 168
Central door locking system ..... 22
Central glass/can holder ............. 97
Chassis marking ........................... 216
Cheap running that respects
the environment ....................... 145
Checking fluid levels ................... 189
- brake and hydraulic
clutch fluid ................................ 197
- engine coolant.......................... 195
- engine oil ................................... 193
- power steering fluid ............... 196
- windscreen/rear window/
headlight washer fluid ............ 195
Child restraint systems .............. 42
- passenger seat compliance
with regulations on child’s
seat use...................................... 46
- presetting for mounting
“Isofix Type” child' seat ......... 47
Child safety lock
- electrical .................................... 23- mechanical ................................ 23
Child surveillance (mirrors)....... 35
Cigar lighter ................................. 101
Climate control system ............. 62
- air vents ............................ 63-64
Clutch
- technical specifications........... 221
CO
2emissions in exhaust ......... 233
CODE card
(Fiat CODE system) ................ 11
Compartments under front
seats .............................................. 98
CONNECT ................................... 56
Containing running costs
and pollution .............................. 145
Cruise Control ............................. 88
Dashboard ................................. 48
Diesel fuel filter
(draining the condense) .. 190-200
Dimensions ................................... 226
Dipped beam headlights
- control ....................................... 79
- halogen bulb replacement ..... 163
- Xenon light replacement ....... 164
Direction indicators
- control ...................................... 82- replacing front bulbs ............. 162
- replacing side bulbs ............... 165
- types ........................................... 161
Document compartment............ 98
Door lights ................................... 104
Doors super lock ......................... 22
Driving your car ........................... 136
EBD (Electronic braking
force distributor) ...................... 118
Elastic bands .................................. 100
Electric windows ......................... 105
- anti-crushing system ............... 105
- driver’s door controls ........... 105
- passenger’s door controls .... 106
- sliding door controls .............. 106
Electrical sockets .......................... 104
Electro-chromatic mirror........... 34
Electronic alarm .......................... 14
- deactivation without the
remote control ....................... 17
- programming the system....... 17
- request for additional
remote controls ...................... 17
- switching the volumetric
protection off ........................... 17
INDEX
242
- switching the alarm
system off.................................. 16
- when the alarm is triggered.. 16
Electronic automatic
transmission ............................... 90
- display ....................................... 91
- driving in automatic mode .... 94
- driving in sequence mode ..... 94
- failure indication ..................... 95
- lever position ........................... 91
- moving the car ......................... 93
- selection lever.......................... 91
- sound warnings (buzzers) .... 96
- starting the engine ................. 93
- stopping the engine ................ 96
- technical specifications ......... 221
- towing the car ........................ 180
Electronic braking force
distributor EBD ......................... 118
Electronic control units
(warnings) ................................... 204
Engine
- engine marking ....................... 218
- identification code ................. 219
- technical specifications ......... 219
Engine compartment
(washing) ..................................... 212Engine coolant level .................... 194
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ............................................ 53
Engine oil
- checking the level .................. 193
Engine oil consumption ............. 193
Engine oil level .............................. 193
EOBD system .............................. 122
ESP system .................................... 119
- ASR function ........................... 121
- ESP action ................................. 121
- failure indication ...................... 121
- MSR function ........................... 122
- operation ................................. 120
- TC function ............................. 121
Exterior lights (controls) ........... 79
Fiat CODE system ..................... 11
- CODE card ............................. 14
Flashing
(main beam headlights) ............ 81
Follow me home .......................... 79
Front and side airbags ................ 124
- deactivating the passenger’s
front air bag manually............. 127
- general notes .......................... 128
- passenger’s front airbag ........ 125- side airbags
(side bag -window bag) ......... 127
Front ceiling light ........................ 102
- bulb replacement ................... 168
Front doors
- autoclose ................................... 19
- opening/closing ........................ 19
- super lock ................................. 22
Front fog lights
- bulb replacement .................... 165
- control ...................................... 81
Front seats .................................... 24
- adjustment ....................... 24-25
- armrests ................................... 33
- head restraints ........................ 32
- heating ...................................... 25
- interior settings .............. 31-32
- storing the driver’s
seat position ............................ 25
- swivel ......................................... 26
Fuel
- consumption ........................... 232
- fuel cut off switch.................... 87
- fuel filler cap ............................ 134
- fuel level gauge ....................... 53
Fuel consumption ........................ 232
Fuel cut off switch ....................... 87
INDEX
244
Main beam headlights
- bulb replacement .................... 163
- control ...................................... 79
- flashing ...................................... 81
Maintenance indicator ................. 54
- operation .................................. 55
- reconfiguration ........................ 55
- resetting .................................... 56
Manual climate control system 64
- Air distribution ........................ 64
- Air quality ................................ 65
- Climate control ...................... 67
- Controls ................................... 66
Manual gearbox ........................... 89
- technical specifications ......... 221
MBA system................................... 118
Model plate .................................... 215
MSR system ................................... 122
Number plate lights
- bulb replacement .................... 167
Oddment compartments......... 98
Odometer display ........................ 54
- engine oil level gauge.............. 54
- scheduled maintenance
indicator .................................... 54- trip kilometre counter ........... 54
Paint
- maintenance ............................. 210
Paint identification plate ............. 216
Parking ............................................ 139
Parking sensor ............................. 130
- general notes............................ 131
- towing a trailer ....................... 131
Passenger's compartment
air vents ............................... 63-64
Performance .................................. 227
Pollen filter ............................ 190-199
- maintenance ............................ 190
Power steering fluid level .......... 197
Pretensioners (seat belts) ......... 37
Protecting the environment ...... 135
Puddle lights
- bulb replacement .................... 170
Rain sensor ................................... 83
Rear fog lights
- bulb replacement .................... 166
- controls .................................... 81
Rear heated window ...... 72-73
Rear seats ..................................... 27
- adjustment ....................... 27-28- armrests ................................... 33
- dismantling ................................ 29
- head restraints ........................ 32
- interior settings .............. 31-32
- third row bench seat.............. 29
Rearview mirrors
- adjustment ................................ 36
- door mirrors ........................... 35
- driving mirror ......................... 34
Rear window blades
- replacement.............................. 209
Rear window opening/
closing ........................................... 106
Rear window washer
- control ....................................... 85
Rear window wiper
- blade replacement ................. 209
- control ...................................... 85
Rear windows
- calliper opening ....................... 107
Refuelling ....................................... 229
Rev counter ................................... 53
Reverse lights
- bulb replacement .................... 166
Roof rack bars............................... 113
Rubber tubing
(maintenance) ............................ 207