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Do not travel with the
windscreen washer reser-
voir empty. The wind-
screen washer is fundamental for
improving visibility.Do not start the wind-
screen washer when the
fluid is finished to prevent
damaging the pump engine.
POWER STEERING FLUID
fig. 9
The oil level, with the vehicle on lev-
el ground and the engine cold should
correspond to the MAX reference
line.
This check should be performed
when the engine is cold and with the
car on level ground.When topping up (where necessary)
make sure that the oil has the same
specifications as the oil in the system.
Apply the following procedure:
– when the engine has been started,
turn the steering wheel repeatedly on
the left and on the right; then bring it
back to its central position;
– remove cap Aand wait for the oil
level in the reservoir to stabilize;
– top up to reach the MAX refer-
ence line and put the cap back to its
place. Certain commercial ad-
ditives for windscreen
washers are inflammable.
The engine compartment con-
tains hot components which may
set it on fire.
CAR MAINTENANCE
196fig. 9 - Versions 2.0 JTD 120 HP - 136 HP
Versions 2.2 JTD 170 HP
F0B0443b
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Do not let the power
steering fluid come into
contact with hot engine
parts. It catches fire very easily.The brake fluid is poiso-
nous and very corrosive.
In the event of accidental
contact, immediately wash the
affected parts with water and
mild soap and rinse under run-
ning water. Immediately call a
doctor if the fluid is swallowed.
Oil consumption is ex-
tremely low. If the oil lev-
el needs topping up again
in a short period of time, have the
system checked for leakage at a
Fiat Dealership.Make sure that the high-
ly corrosive brake fluid
does not trip onto the
paintwork. If it does, wash it off
immediately with water. BRAKE AND HYDRAULIC
CLUTCH FLUID fig. 10
Remove cap Aand check that the
fluid in the reservoir is at the maxi-
mum level.
The symbol πon the
container indicates syn-
thetic brake fluid distin-
guishing it from mineral fluid. Us-
ing mineral type fluid would dam-
age the special rubber braking
system gaskets beyond repair.
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204
These devices will, in fact, run off the
battery even when the key is not in-
serted (car parked) and can deploy the
battery.
The total intake of these systems
(factory and after-market) must be less
than a 0.6 mA x Ah (of the battery), as
shown in the following table:
Battery:
50 Ah
60 Ah
70 AhMaximum
admitted
stand-by intake:
30 mA
36 mA
42 mA
Furthermore, remember that high in-
take electric devices (such as baby bot-
tle warmers, vacuum cleaners, cellular
phones, mini-fridges, etc.) powered
when the engine is off can deploy the
battery.
IMPORTANTIf you need to fit ad-
ditional systems in the car, remember
that improper wiring connections, in
particular if they affect safety devices,
are dangerous.ELECTRONIC
CONTROL UNITS
When the car is being used normal-
ly, special measures are not necessary.
The following instructions must be
followed very carefully, however, if
you work on the electrical system or
in cases where emergency starting is
necessary:
– never disconnect the battery from
the electrical system while the engine
is running.
– disconnect the battery from the
electrical system if you are recharg-
ing it.
– never perform emergency start-
ups with a battery charger. Always use
an auxiliary battery.
– be particularly careful when con-
necting the battery to the electrical
system. Make sure that the polarity is
correct and that the connection is ef-
ficient.
– before connecting/disconnecting
the electronic unit terminals make
sure the ignition key.
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215fig. 2
F0B0183b
MODEL PLATE fig. 2
The plate 1is applied to the front
right-hand door frames. The following
identification data is provided:
A -Manufacturer’s name;
B -National homologation number;
C -Vehicle type code and chassis
number;
D -Maximum vehicle weight fully
loaded;
E -Maximum vehicle weight fully
loaded with trailer;
F -Maximum vehicle weight on front
axle;G - Maximum vehicle weight on rear
axle;
H -Vehicle type identification code;
I -Smoke opacity index;
J -Serial number.
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219
ENGINE
2.2 JTD 163 HP (*)
2.2 JTD 163 HP
a.g. (*)
4HP/4HR (*)
Diesel
85 x 96
2179
16.6:1
120
163
4000
370
37.5
1500
Diesel for motor
vehicles (EN590
specifications)2.0 JTD 120 HP
RHK
Diesel
85 x 88
1997
17.5:1
88
120
4000
300
30.5
2000
Diesel for motor
vehicles (EN590
specifications)2.0 JTD 136 HP
RHR
Diesel
85 x 88
1997
17.5:1
100
136
4000
320
2000
Diesel for motor
vehicles (EN590
specifications)2.2 JTD 170 HP
4HT
Diesel
85 x 96
2179
16.6:1
125
170
4000
370
37.5
1500
Diesel for motor
vehicles (EN590
specifications)2.2 JTD 170 HP a.g.
4HS
Diesel
85 x 96
2179
16.6:1
125
170
4000
370
37,5
1500
Diesel for motor
vehicles (EN590
specifications)
Engine code
Cycle
Diameter x stroke mm
Total displacement cm3
Compression ratio
Max power (EEC) kW
corresponding ratio HP
rpm
Max torque (EEC) Nm
corresponding ratio kgm
rpm
Fuel
(*) Versions for specific markets
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Rear wheel toe-in measured from
rim to rim with vehicle empty:
– toe-in: 5 mm ±1.
WINTER TYRES
See instructions in the “Getting to
know your car” chapter.
SNOW CHAINS
See instructions in the “Getting to
know your car” chapter.UNDERSTANDING TYRE
MARKINGLoad rating
60 =250 kg85 =515 kg
61 =257 kg86 =530 kg
62 =265 kg87 =545 kg
63 =272 kg88 =560 kg
64 =280 kg89 =580 kg
65 =290 kg90 =600 kg
66 =300 kg91 =615 kg
67 =307 kg92 =630 kg
68 =315 kg93 =650 kg
69 =325 kg94 =670 kg
70 =335 kg95 =690 kg
71 =345 kg96 =710 kg
72 =355 kg97 =730 kg
73 =365 kg98 =750 kg
74 =375 kg99 =775 kg
75 =387 kg100 =800 kg
76 =400 kg101 =825 kg
77 =412 kg102 =850 kg
78 =425 kg103 =875 kg
79 =437 kg104 =900 kg
80 =450 kg105 =925 kg
81 =462 kg106 =950 kg
82 =
475 kg
83 =487 kg
84 =500 kg Example: 205/65 R 15 94 H
205 =Nominal width (distance be-
tween bodysides in mm).
65 =Height/width percentage ratio.
R =Radial tyre.
15 =Rim diameter (in inches).
94 =Load rating.
H =Maximum speed rating.
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Maximum speed index
Q =up to 160 km/h
R =up to 170 km/h
S =up to 180 km/h
T =up to 190 km/h
U =up to 200 km/h
H =up to 210 km/h
V =over 210 km/h
ZR =over 240 km/h
W =up to 270 km/h
Y =up to 300 km/h.
Maximum speed rating
for snow tyres
Q M + S =up to 160 km/h.
T M + S =up to 190 km/h.
H M + S =up to 210 km/h.UNDERSTANDING RIM
MARKINGS
The following are the necessary in-
structions to understand the meaning
of the markings on the rim, as shown
in fig. 6.15 =rim nominal diameter in inches
(corresponds to diameter of the tyre
to be mounted) 3-fig. 6;
H2 =“hump” shape and number (re-
lief on the circumference holding the
Tubeless tyre bead on the rim);
ET43 =wheel camber angle (dis-
tance between the disc/rim support-
ing plane and the wheel rim centre
line).
Example: 6
1/2J x 15 H2 ET43
fig. 6
F0B0267b
6 1/2=rim width in inches 1-fig. 6;
J =rim drop centre outline (side
projection where the tyre bead rests)
2-fig. 6;
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227
PERFORMANCE
2.0 JTD
136 HP
190
12.5
34.0 2.0 JTD
120 HP
180
12.9
34.32.2 JTD
170 HP
200
10.8
32.32.2 JTD
170 HP a.g.
197
11.7
32.3
Max speed (*) km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h sec.
Kilometre with standing start sec.
(*) Acceptable after the first period of use.