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CONDITIONS OF USE
Cold starting
Short distances and frequent cold start-
ups will prevent the engine from reach-
ing optimal running temperature. Conse-
quently, both fuel consumption (from +15
to +30% on the urban cycle) and emis-
sions will increase.
Traffic and road
conditions
Heavy traffic, for instance when travelling
in a queue with frequent use of low gears
or in cities with lots of traffic lights, caus-
es fairly high fuel consumption. Mountain
roads and uneven surfaces also have a neg-
ative effect on consumption.
Traffic hold-ups
During prolonged hold-ups (e.g. at level
crossings) the engine should be switched
off.TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT NOTES
The car must be equipped with an ap-
proved tow hook and adequate electrical
system to tow caravans or trailers. Instal-
lation must be performed by specialised
personnel who will issue the required pa-
pers for travelling on roads.
Install any specific and/or additional rear
view mirrors in accordance with the high-
way code of the country in which you are
travelling.
Remember that, when towing a trailer,
steep hills are harder to climb, braking dis-
tances increase and overtaking takes
longer relative to the overall weight of the
trailer.
Engage a low gear when driving downhill,
rather than constantly using the brake.
The weight of the trailer on the car’s tow
hook will reduce the load capacity of the
car by the same amount. Consider the
weight of the trailer fully laden, including
accessories and luggage, to make sure you
do not exceed the maximum towable
weight (shown on the vehicle registration
document). Top speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases
as speed increases. Keep your speed as
even as possible, avoiding unnecessary
braking and acceleration, which cause ex-
cessive fuel consumption and increased
emissions.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently severely affects con-
sumption and emissions: acceleration
should be gradual and should not exceed
the maximum torque.
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INSTALLING THE TOW HOOK
The towing device should be fastened to
the body by specialised personnel in ac-
cordance with any additional information
supplied by the manufacturer of the device.
The towing device must meet current reg-
ulations with reference to Directive
94/20/EC and subsequent amendments.
For any version the towing device used
must be right for the towable weight of
the car on which it is to be installed.
For the electric connection a unified con-
nector should be used, which is generally
placed on a special bracket fastened to the
towing device, and a special ECU should
be installed on the car to control the trail-
er’s exterior lights.
Seven- or 13-pin 12VDC connections
should be used (CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN
Standards). Follow any instructions pro-
vided by the car manufacturer and/or the
towing device manufacturer.An electric brake or winch should be pow-
ered directly by the battery through a ca-
ble with a cross-section of no less than
2.5 mm
2.
IMPORTANT The engine must be running
to use the electric brake or winch.
In addition to the electrical appliances, the
car’s electrical system may be connected
only to the supply cable for an electric
brake and the cable for a light inside the
trailer with a wattage of no more than
15 W.
For connections, use the preset control
unit with a battery cable no less than
2.5 mm
2. Respect each country’s specific speed lim-
its for vehicles towing trailers. The top
speed must not exceed 100 km/h at any
time.
You should fit a suitable stabiliser to the
trailer.
The ABS with which the car
may be equipped will not
control the braking system of the
trailer. Particular caution is therefore
required on slippery roads.
WARNING
Never modify the braking
system of the car to control
the trailer brake. The trailer braking
system must be fully independent
from the hydraulic system of the car.
WARNING
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Assembly diagram fig. 3
The tow hook structure must be fastened
at the points marked by
Øusing a total
of 6 M10 screws.
The internal back plates should be at least
6 mm thick.
The hook should be fastened to the body
avoiding any type of drilling of the rear
bumper that remains visible when the
hook is removed.
IMPORTANT It is compulsory to attach
a label (plainly visible) of suitable size and
material at the same level as the hitch ball,
with the following wording:
MAX LOAD ON BALL 60 kg
After assembly, the screw
holes should be sealed to
prevent exhaust gases getting in.
WARNING
fig. 3F0M0143m
Existing
hole
Existing
screw
Existing screw
Existing
holeExisting
hole
Existing hole
Standard ball
Laden
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LOW ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE (red)
DEGRADED OIL (red)
(Multijet versions
with DPF)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
out as soon as the engine is started.
Low engine oil pressure
The warning light turns on and stays on
constantly along with a message on the
display (in versions/markets where pro-
vided) when the system detects that en-
gine oil pressure is low.
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If the warning light vturns on when the vehicle is
travelling (on certain versions to-
gether with a message on the display)
stop the engine immediately and con-
tact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
❒if the vehicle is used under de-
manding conditions (e.g. towing
trailers uphill or fully loaded): slow
down and, if the light stays on, stop the
car. Stop for 2 or 3 minutes with the
engine running and slightly accelerated
to assist better coolant circulation.
Then switch the engine off. Check cor-
rect fluid level as described above.
IMPORTANT On particularly demanding
journeys, it is advisable to keep the engine
on and slightly accelerated for a few min-
utes before switching it off.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
out as soon as the engine is started (with
the engine idling, a brief delay can be ex-
pected).
If the warning light comes on, either per-
manently or intermittently, contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately.
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Engine oil degraded
The warning light flashes and a specific
message appears on the display (for ver-
sions/markets where provided). The
warning light may flash in the following
ways, depending on the version:
– for 1 minute every two hours;
– for 3 minute cycles with the warning
light off for intervals of 5 seconds until oil
is changed.
After the initial warning, each time the en-
gine is started up, the warning light will
continue to flash in the same ways as de-
scribed above, until the oil is changed.
A specific message will appear on the dis-
play (for versions/markets where provid-
ed) in addition to the warning light.
If the warning light flashes, this does not
mean that the car is defective, but simply
informs the driver that it is now necessary
to change the oil as a result of regular
vehicle use.
Note that engine oil degrades faster un-
der the following circumstances:
– use of the vehicle mainly for city driving,
requiring more frequent regeneration of
the DPF
– use of the vehicle for short drives, in
which the engine does not have time to
reach its regular operating temperature
– repeated interruption of the regenera-
tion process, signalled by the DPF warn-
ing light coming on.
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STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................. 130
CHANGING A TYRE ......................................................... 131
AUTOMATIC FIX & GO QUICK TYRE
REPAIR KIT ........................................................................... 136
CHANGING A BULB ......................................................... 141
CHANGING AN EXTERIOR BULB ................................ 143
CHANGING AN INTERIOR BULB ................................ 148
CHANGING A FUSE .......................................................... 149
RECHARGING THE BATTERY ....................................... 157
RAISING THE CAR ............................................................. 158
TOWING THE CAR ........................................................... 159
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In an emergency we recommend that you call the toll-free number found in the Warranty Booklet.
You can also go to the www.fiat.com website to find your nearest Fiat Dealership.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
EMERGENCY START-UP
If the instrument panel warning light
Ystays on permanently, contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately.
JUMP STARTING fig. 1
If the battery is flat, the engine may be
started using an auxiliary battery with an
equal or slightly higher capacity than the
flat one. Proceed as follows to start the car:
❒connect the positive terminals (+near
the terminal) of the two batteries with
a jump lead;
❒with a second lead, connect the nega-
tive terminal (–) of the auxiliary battery
to an earthing point
Eon the engine or
the gearbox of the car to be started;
❒start the engine.
❒when the engine has been started, fol-
low the sequence above in reverse or-
der to remove the leads.
If after a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not keep trying but contact a Fiat
Dealership.IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the
negative terminals of the two batteries:
sparks could ignite explosive gas released
from the battery. If the auxiliary battery is
installed on another car, prevent acciden-
tal contact between metallic parts of the
two cars.
This procedure must be per-
formed by expert personnel
because incorrect actions may cause
considerable electrical discharge. Fur-
thermore, battery fluid is poisonous
and corrosive: avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames and lit
cigarettes away from the battery. Do
not create sparks.
WARNING
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. This could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic con-
verter and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake
booster and the power steering system
are not active until the engine is started,
so you will need to apply much more force
to the brake pedal or steering wheel.
fig. 1F0M0414m
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Versions with steel rims
Proceed as follows:
❒make sure the contact surfaces be-
tween standard wheel and hub are
clean so that the fastening bolts will not
come loose;
❒fit the standard wheel by inserting the
first bolt two threads into the hole clos-
est to the inflation valve;
❒fit the hub cap by aligning the crescent
hole with the bolt you have fitted, then
insert the other 3 bolts;
❒using the wrench provided, tighten the
fastening bolts;
❒lower the car and remove the jack;
❒using the wrench provided, fully tight-
en the bolts in the sequence shown
previously.Versions with alloy rims
Proceed as follows:
❒place the wheel onto the hub and tight-
en the bolts using the wrench provided;
❒lower the car and remove the jack;
❒using the wrench provided, fully tight-
en the bolts in the sequence shown
previously.When you have finished
❒stow the spare wheel in the space pro-
vided in the boot;
❒put the jack back in its container C-fig.
2partially open by forcing it slightly
against the container walls to prevent
it from rattling around when travelling;
❒put the tools back into their places in
the container;
❒stow the container C-fig. 2, complete
with tools, inside the spare wheel;
❒tighten the tool container clamping de-
vice A-fig. 2;
❒refit the boot carpet or the Cargo box
(where provided).
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QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT
– Automatic FIX & GO
The Fix & Go automatic quick tyre repair
kit is located in the boot.
The kit fig. 7includes:
❒a cylinder A , containing sealant, which
is fitted with:
– filling tube B;
– an adhesive label Cwith the message
“max. 80 km/h” to be placed where
the driver can easily see it (on the
dashboard) after repairing the tyre;
❒instruction brochure (see fig. 8), to be
used for prompt and proper use of the
quick repair kit and then presented to
the personnel charged with handling the
treated tyre;
❒compressor D-fig. 7including gauge
and connections;
❒a pair of protective gloves located in the
side part of the compressor;
❒adapters for inflating different elements.
fig. 7F0M0198m
You can also store the screwdriver and
tow hitch in the quick repair kit contain-
er (stored in the boot under the carpet).
fig. 8F0M0199m
Hand over the instruction
booklet to the personnel
charged with treating the tyre re-
paired with the kit.
WARNING
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