2009 FIAT CROMA key

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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
In fact, since these devices continue ab-
sorbing energy even when the ignition key
is off, they gradually run down the battery.
The total intake of these systems (facto-
ry and after-market) must be less than 0,6
mA x Ah (of the battery) as shown in the
following table:
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒As far as possible, avoid sharp brak-
ing and screech starts, etc. Be careful
not to hit the kerb, potholes or oth-
er obstacles hard. Driving for long
stretches over bumpy roads can dam-
age the tyres;
❒Periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre wear. If any
of these occur, have the car seen to at
a Fiat Dealership;
❒Avoid overloading the car when trav-
elling: this may cause serious damage
to the wheels and tyres;
Battery Maximum
admitted
stand-by intake
70 Ah 42 mA
90 Ah (*) 54 mA
(*) Versions fitted with alarm.
WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-
ing the spare, every two weeks and before
long journeys. The pressure should be
checked with the tyre rested and cold.
For the correct tyre inflation pressure, see
“Wheels” in “Technical specifications”
section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wear:
Anormal pressure: tread evenly worn.
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
Chigh pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
Tyres must be replaced when the tread
wears down to 1.6 mm. In any case, com-
ply with the laws in the country where the
car is being driven.
fig. 17F0L0159m
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SAFETY
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
Windows
Use specific window cleaner products.
Use also clean cloths to avoid scratching
the glass or damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT The inside of the
rearscreen should be wiped gently with a
cloth in the direction of the filaments to
avoid damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
At the end of the winter the engine com-
partment should be carefully washed,
without directing the jet against electron-
ic control units. Contact a specialised
workshop to have this done.
IMPORTANT The car should be washed
with the engine cold and the ignition key
at OFF. After washing make sure that the
various protections (e.g. rubber caps and
various covers) have not been damaged or
removed.INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not
trapped under the mats (due to water
dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which
could cause oxidisation of the sheet met-
al.
CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC
AND VELVET PARTS
Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to re-
move dust. Velvet is cleaned better if the
brush is moistened.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and neutral de-
tergent.
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
Remove dried on dirt with lightly moist-
ened chamois leather or cloth without
pressing too hard.
Remove liquid or grease stains with a dry
absorbent cloth without rubbing. Then
wipe with a soft cloth or chamois leather
with water and neutral soap. Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under trees;
the resinous substance many species re-
lease give the paint a dull appearance and
increase the possibility of triggering rust
processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is particularly ag-
gressive.
Detergents cause water pollu-
tion. Therefore the car should
be washed in areas equipped
for collecting and purifying the
liquid used in the washing process.
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DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
– excessive temperature warning
light................................................... 148
– level check....................................... 204
Engine cooling system liquid level .... 204
Engine hood.......................................... 90
Engine oil
– characteristics................................ 236
– consumption................................... 204
– degraded oil warning light ........... 149
– insufficient engine oil pressure
warning light................................... 149
– level check....................................... 203
– minimum engine oil level warning
light................................................... 156
Engine oil level...................................... 203
Environmental protection.................. 105
EOBD (system).................................... 98
EOBD system....................................... 98
ESP (system)......................................... 96
ESP system............................................ 96
– ESP system failure warning light . 154
Exterior lamp replacement................ 173
Exterior lights
– control............................................. 62
– exterior lights failure warning
light................................................... 152
Fiat CODE (system).......................... 9
– electronic key not recognised
warning light................................... 151
– vehicle protection system failure
warning light................................... 151
Fiat CODE system............................... 9
Fix & go automatic
(rapid tyre repair kit) ...................... 165Flashing................................................... 63
Fog light
– orientation...................................... 94
Follow me home (device).................. 64
Front air bags........................................ 118
– front driver’s side air bag............. 119
– front passenger’s side air bag ...... 120
– driver’s side knee air bag ............. 120
– general warnings............................ 124
– turning off the passenger side
front and side chest protection
air bags (Side Bags) ...................... 121
– passenger side front and side
chest protection air bag warnings
light (Side Bag) off ........................ 147
Front armrest with storage box
and cooled compartment................ 74
Front ceiling lights
– control............................................. 70
– lamp replacement.......................... 178
Front fog lights
– control............................................. 71
– fog lights warning light .................. 154
– lamp replacement.......................... 175
Front optical units
– lamp replacement.......................... 173
Fuel
– consumption................................... 238
– fuel block switch ........................... 72
– fuel reserve warning light ........... 150
– level indicator................................. 21
– saving fuel ....................................... 138
Fuel block switch and electric power
supply ................................................. 72
Fuel hatch.............................................. 104 Cup holder compartments................ 76
Cup/can holder.................................... 76
Dashboard and controls ................... 4
Dead lock (device).............................. 16
Diesel filter
– condensate water drain ............... 207
– water in diesel filter warning
light................................................... 151
Diesel Particulate Filter ..................... 106
Dimensions........................................... 230
Door clearance/puddle light.............. 180
Doors..................................................... 81
– centralized closing......................... 81
– child safety device.......................... 81
– emergency closing......................... 13
– emergency opening....................... 13
– incomplete door closure
warning light................................... 149
EBD (system)
– EBD system failure warning light 148
Electric socket...................................... 77
Electric window regulators
– controls........................................... 82
Emergency lights.................................. 71
Engine
– identification code......................... 220
– marking............................................ 219
– typical data...................................... 221
Engine compartment (washing)........ 215
Engine coolant temperature indicator 21
Engine cooling system liquid
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
IINDEX
Identification data................................ 218
Ignition device....................................... 19
In an emergency................................... 157
Injection system
– EOBD engine control system
failure warning light....................... 149
– injection system failure warning
light................................................... 149
Instrument dashboard......................... 5
Instrument panel.................................. 6
Interior equipment.............................. 74
Interiors
– maintenance.................................... 215
Isofix Universal (car seat) .................. 117
“Isofix Universale” car seat ............... 117
– installation presetting.................... 117
– suitability of use ............................. 118
Keys ....................................................... 10
– emergency key.................................. 13
– key with remote control................ 11
Lamps (replacement)
– exterior lamp replacement.......... 173
– general information....................... 169
– interior lamp replacement........... 178
– lamp types....................................... 170
Level checks.......................................... 198
Levels
– level checks..................................... 198
License plate lights
– lamp replacement.......................... 178
3rd stop lights....................................... 177
Liquids and lubricants......................... 236Load (anchoring).................................. 89
Long vehicle inactivity......................... 144
Low beams
– control............................................. 62
– Follow Me Home........................... 154
– lamp replacement.......................... 173
– low beam light warning light ....... 154
Lubricants.............................................. 236
Maintenance and care
– Demanding vehicle use................. 197
– periodical checks........................... 197
– planned maintenance.................... 194
– Scheduled Maintenance Plan ....... 195
Manual air conditioner........................ 49
Maximum speed................................... 231
Money holder....................................... 76
Multifunctional display ....................... 22
– control buttons.............................. 22
– display functions............................. 28
– setup menu .................................... 23
– standard screen.............................. 22
On board instruments....................... 20
Paint (maintenance)........................... 214
Parking brake........................................ 131
– parking brake engaged warning
light-.................................................. 146
Parking lights......................................... 72
Parking sensors.................................... 102
Parking.................................................... 131
– parking brake.................................. 131
Passenger compartment air
diffusers............................................... 48 Fuel level indicator.............................. 21
Fuel reserve
– fuel reserve warning light ........... 150
Fuel tank plug........................................ 104
Fuses
– fuse replacement........................... 181
– fuse table......................................... 186
Generic warning light........................ 152
Glasses holder...................................... 76
Glove compartment light................... 179
Glove compartment............................ 75
– ceiling light lamp replacement..... 179
Head rests
– front................................................. 42
– rear .................................................. 42
Headlamps............................................. 93
– headlamp adjustment overseas... 94
– headlamp stability corrector ....... 93
– light beam orientation.................. 93
Headlight washer-wiper
– control............................................. 67
– liquid level....................................... 205
Heated rear window
– heated rear window warning
light................................................... 151
Heating and air conditioning............. 47
Heating/air conditioning system....... 47
High-beam headlights
– control............................................. 62
– flashing............................................. 63
– high beam light warning light....... 155
– lamp replacement.......................... 174
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