2009 FIAT CROMA towing

159
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
IF A TYRE IS
PUNCTURED
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Wheel changing and correct use of the
jack and space-saver spare wheel call for
some precautions as listed below.
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (by pushing,
towing, or coasting downhill) as this could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic ex-
haust system and damage it beyond repair.
Remember that the brake booster and the
power steering system are not operating
until the engine is started, a greater effort
will therefore be required to press the
brake pedal or to turn the steering wheel.
Alert other drivers that the
car is stationary in compli-
ance with local regulations: hazard
warning lights, warning triangle etc.
Any passengers on board should leave
the car, especially if it is heavily laden.
Passengers should stay away from on-
coming traffic while the wheel is be-
ing changed on. If the wheel is being
changed on a steep or badly surfaced
road, place the wedges or other suit-
able material under the wheel to stop
the car.
WARNING
The space-saver spare wheel
is specific to your car, do not
use it on other models, or use the
spare wheel of other models on your
car. The space-saver spare wheel
shall only be used in an emergency.
It shall only be used for the distance
necessary to reach a service point and
the car speed shall not exceed 80
Km/h. The spare wheel has an orange
sticker that summarises the main cau-
tions for use and limitations. The
sticker should never be removed or
covered.
Never fit a wheel cap on a space-
saver spare wheel. The sticker gives
the following information in four lan-
guages: caution! For temporary use
only! 80 km/h max! Replace by nor-
mal wheel as soon as possible. Do not
cover this label.
WARNING
157-192 Croma TRW GB 19-02-2009 14:58 Pagina 159

191
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
TOWING THE CAR
The tow ring provided with the car is
housed in the tool box under the boot
mat.
TOW RING HOOKING fig. 53-54
Proceed as follows:
❒release the cap A;
❒take the tow hook Bfrom its support;
❒tighten the ring on the rear or front
threaded pin.
Refer to the specific chapter for towing
cars fitted with electronic automatic trans-
mission.
fig. 53
A
F0L0362m
fig. 54
A
F0L0363m
fig. 52F0L0525m
157-192 Croma TRW GB 19-02-2009 14:58 Pagina 191

192
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
When towing, remember
that without the help of the
brake booster and power steering, a
greater effort is required on the ped-
al and steering wheel. Do not use
flexible cables for towing and avoid
jerks. During towing operations
make sure that fastening the joint to
the car does not damage the com-
ponents in contact with it. When
towing the car, you must comply
with the specific traffic regulations
regarding the tow ring and how to
tow on the road.
WARNING
Do not start the engine
when towing the car.
WARNING
Before starting to tow, dis-
engage the steering lock
(see paragraph “Ignition device” in
section “Dashboard and controls”).
When towing, remember that with-
out the help of the brake booster
and power steering, a greater effort
is required on the pedal and steering
wheel. Do not use flexible cables for
towing and avoid jerks. During tow-
ing operations make sure that fas-
tening the joint to the car does not
damage the components in contact
with it. When towing the car, you
must comply with the specific traffic
regulations regarding the tow ring
and how to tow on the road.
WARNING
Before fitting the hook,
clean accurately its thread-
ed seat. Before starting to tow, make
sure to have tighten the hook.
WARNING
157-192 Croma TRW GB 19-02-2009 14:58 Pagina 192

194
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT The Programmed Mainte-
nance coupons are specified by the Man-
ufacturer- The failure to have them car-
ried out may invalidate the warranty.
Scheduled Servicing is performed by all Fi-
at Dealership, at pre-established times.
If during each operation, in addition to the
ones programmed, the need arises for fur-
ther replacements or repairs, these may
be carried out only with the explicit agree-
ment of the Customer.IMPORTANT You are advised to contact
Fiat Dealership in the event of any minor
operating faults, without waiting for the
next service coupon.
If your car is used frequently for towing,
the interval between one service coupon
and the other must be reduced.SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance is essential for en-
suring long car life under the best condi-
tions.
This is why Fiat has programmed a series
of checks and maintenance operations
every 35.000 km.
It is however important to remember that
scheduled servicing does not completely
cover all the car’s requirements: also in
the initial period before 35.000 km service
coupon and later, between one coupon
and another, ordinary care is still required
such as for example routine check and
topping up the level of fluids, tyre pressure
check, etc...
193-216 Croma TRW GB 28-07-2009 12:15 Pagina 194

197
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
HEAVY-DUTY
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-
peated and with external tempera-
tures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒driving in the city;
carry out the following checks more fre-
quently than required in the Service
Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte) (only to be carried out by
skilled personnel or at Fiat Dealership
– see also paragraph “Battery” in this
section);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒light system operation (headlights, di-
rection indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒windscreen wiper/washer operation
and windscreen/rear window blade
position/wear;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL
Selenia, products, designed and pro-
duced specifically for Fiat cars (see table
“Capacities” in section “Technical speci-
fications”).
193-216 Croma TRW GB 28-07-2009 12:15 Pagina 197

Transmission
– Technical data................................ 223
Transporting children safely.............. 112
Trip computer...................................... 36
Turn signals
– control............................................. 63
– cornering lights.............................. 63
– front lamp replacement................ 174
– lane change function..................... 63
– left turn signal warning light ........ 154
– rear lamp replacement................. 176
– right turn signal warning light ..... 154
– side lamp replacement.................. 175
Tyre pressure....................................... 228
Tyres
– correct tyre reading...................... 225
– provided ......................................... 227
– snow................................................. 142
– wheel replacement........................ 159
User purchased accessories............ 101
Vehicle inactivity................................. 144
Vehicle lifting......................................... 190
Vehicle refuelling.................................. 103
Vehicle towing...................................... 191
Volumetric protection........................ 15
Warning lights and messages .......... 145
– general warnings............................ 146
Weight................................................... 232
Wheel
– Fix & go automatic rapid tyre
repair kit ......................................... 165– replacement.................................... 159
– spare (characteristics).................. 227
Wheel alignment.................................. 225
Wheel rims
– correct rim reading....................... 226
Wheels and tyres................................. 210
– cold inflating pressure................... 228
– correct rim reading....................... 226
– correct tyre reading...................... 225
– rims and tyres................................ 225
– rims and tyres................................ 227
– spare wheel..................................... 225
– wheel alignment............................. 225
Window cleaning................................. 65
Windows (cleaning)............................ 215
Windscreen washer
– control............................................. 65
– liquid level....................................... 205
Windscreen washer/rear window
washer-wiper/headlight
washer-wiper liquid
– level check....................................... 205
Windscreen washer/rear window
washer-wiper/headlight
washer-wiper liquid level................. 205
Windscreen wiper
– brushes............................................ 212
– control............................................. 65
– rain sensor...................................... 66
– sprayers........................................... 213
Windscreen wiper and rear window
wiper brushes.................................... 212 Starting the engine............................... 128
– coasting startup.............................. 159
– heating the just started engine.... 130
– ignition device................................ 17
– procedure for gasoline versions ... 128
– procedure for Multijet versions ... 129
– startup with an auxiliary battery... 158
– turning off the engine................... 130
Steering (characteristics).................... 224
Steering lock......................................... 19
Steering wheel (adjustment).............. 43
Storage box........................................... 76
Sun roof................................................. 78
Sun visor................................................ 77
Suspensions (characteristics)............. 224
Symbols.................................................. 8
T.P.M.S. system
(tyre pressure control).................... 99
Table (seat)........................................... 40
Tachometer.......................................... 20
Technical data....................................... 217
Trailer towing....................................... 139
– assembly diagram........................... 141
– tow hook installation.................... 140
– warnings........................................... 139
Transmission
– automatic transmission failure
warning light................................... 155
– maximum automatic transmission
oil temperature warning light ..... 155
– using the automatic electronic
transmission.................................... 133
– using the manual transmission .... 132
247
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
IINDEX
243-256 Croma TRW GB 28-07-2009 12:15 Pagina 247