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FUEL TANK CAP fig. 101
To carry out refuelling, open lid Aand un-
screw cap B; the cap is fitted with a de-
vice Cwhich fastens it to the lid so it can-
not be mislaid.
In some versions, cap Bmay be provided
with a lock and key; use the ignition key
to access the flap A, turn it anti-clockwise
and unscrew the cap itself.
The hermetic seal may cause a slight in-
crease in pressure in the tank. A suction
noise when you release the cap is there-
fore entirely normal.
When refuelling, hook the cap onto the
device inside the lid as shown in fig. 101.
fig. 101F0M0138m
Do not place naked flames
or lit cigarettes near to the
fuel tank opening: fire risk. Keep your
face away from the fuel tank open-
ing to avoid breathing in harmful
vapours.
WARNING
Filling the tank
To fill the tank completely, top up twice
after the first click of the trigger. Further
top ups could cause faults in the fuel sup-
ply system.
PROTECTING
THE ENVIRONMENT
The devices for reducing petrol engine
emissions are the following:
❒three-way catalytic converter;
❒Lambda sensors;
❒fuel evaporation prevention system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even
for a test, with one or more spark plugs
disconnected.
The following devices are used for reduc-
ing diesel fuel engine emissions:
❒oxidising catalytic converter;
❒exhaust gas recirculation system (E.G.R.);
❒diesel particulate filter (DPF) (for ver-
sions/markets where provided).
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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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RECHARGING
THE BATTERY
IMPORTANT The battery recharging pro-
cedure is provided for information pur-
poses only. You are recommended to go
to a Fiat Dealership to have this operation
performed.
We recommend recharging the battery
slowly for approximately 24 hours at low
amperage. Rapid charging with high cur-
rents could damage the battery.
Battery fluid is poisonous
and corrosive: avoid contact
with your skin and eyes. The battery
must be recharged in a ventilated
place away from naked flames or
possible sources of sparks to avoid the
risk of explosion and fire.
WARNINGCharge the battery as follows:
❒disconnect battery negative terminal;
❒connect the charger cables to the bat-
tery terminals, observing the polarity;
❒turn on the charger;
❒when you have finished, turn the charg-
er off before disconnecting it from the
battery;
❒reconnect battery negative terminal.
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SERVICE
AND CAREIf the car is mainly used in towns and cities, change the engine oil and filter every 12 months.
Thousands of kilometres
Check exhaust gas emissions
Replace air filter cartridge
Top up fluid levels (engine coolant, brakes,
battery, windscreen washer, etc.)
Check condition of timing belt
Check engine management system operation
(through diagnostic socket)
Replace spark plugs
Replace toothed timing belt (*)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Replace pollen filter (or every 24 months)
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt should be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city driving, idling for a long
time, dusty areas) or in any case every 5 years.
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AIR FILTER
Have the air filter replaced by a Fiat Deal-
ership.
POLLEN FILTER
Have the pollen filter replaced by a Fiat
Dealership.
Symbol πon the container
indicates a synthetic brake
fluid, which is different from a min-
eral fluid. Using a mineral-type fluid
will damage the special rubber seals
of the braking system beyond repair.
WARNINGBATTERY
The battery is of the “Limited mainte-
nance” type: under normal conditions of
use, the electrolyte does not need topping
up with distilled water.
The battery fluid is poiso-
nous and corrosive. Avoid
contact with the skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames or possible sources of
sparks away from the battery: risk of
explosion or fire.
WARNING
CHECKING THE CHARGE
AND THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Inspection operations must be carried out
only by specialised personnel, following
the prescriptions contained in this Own-
er Handbook. Any top-up operations
must be carried out only by specialised
personnel at a Fiat Dealership.
Using the battery when the
fluid is too low can damage
it irreparably and generate a risk of
explosion.
WARNING
REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with an
original spare part with the same specifi-
cations.
If a battery with different specifications is
fitted, the service intervals given in the
“Scheduled Servicing Plan” will no longer
be valid.
For battery maintenance, you should
therefore refer to the instructions pro-
vided by the battery manufacturer.
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INFORMATION
Type code
Cycle
Number and layout of cylinders
Piston bore and stroke mm
Total capacity cm3
Compression ratio
Max power (EEC) kW
HP
corresponding speed rpm
Max torque (EEC) Nm
kgm
corresponding speed rpm
Spark plugs
Fuel
(Õ) For versions/markets where provided
1.3 Multijet 75 HP
199A2000
199B2000 (Õ)
Diesel
4 in line
69.6 × 82
1248
17,6:1
55
75/70 (
Õ)
4000
190
19,4
1750
–
Diesel for
motor vehicles
(EN590 specifications)
1.4
350A1000
199A7000 (Õ)
Otto
4 in line
72 × 84
1368
11,1:1
57
77/75 (
Õ)
6000
115
11,7
3000
NGK
ZKR7A-10
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(Specification EN228)
1.2
199A4000
Otto
4 in line
70.8 × 78.86
1242
11,1:1
48
65
5500
102
10,4
3000
NGK
ZKR7A-10
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(Specification EN228)
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– Scheduled servicing plan
for diesel versions .................. 165
– Demanding use of the car .... 167
Side airbags .................................... 101
Side/taillights
– control ...................................... 47
– front bulb replacement .......... 143
– rear bulb replacement ........... 145
Smart washing ............................... 49
Snow chains ................................... 115
Snow tyres ..................................... 190
Socket ............................................. 59
Sound system ................................ 81
Spark plugs
– type ............................................ 185
Speedometer ................................. 14
Starting and driving ....................... 105
Starting the engine
– jump starting ............................ 130
– bump starting ........................... 130
– emergency starting ................. 130
– ignition device ......................... 12– procedure for petrol
versions ..................................... 106
– procedure for diesel
versions ..................................... 107
– how to warm up the engine
after it has just started .......... 108
– stopping the engine ................ 108
Steering ........................................... 187
Steering wheel adjustment ......... 35
Steering wheel lock ...................... 12
Sun visors ....................................... 59
Sunroof ........................................... 60
– emergency operation ............. 61
Suspension ..................................... 187
Symbols ........................................... 6
Technical specifications .............. 181
Third brake light ........................... 147
Tool kit ........................................... 132
Top speeds ..................................... 191
Towing the car .............................. 159
Towing trailers .............................. 112
– installing the tow hook .......... 113 Removing the parcel shelf ........... 69
Rev counter ................................... 14
Reverse light .................................. 146
Roof rack/ski rack ........................ 71
Rubber tubes ................................. 176
Safety .............................................. 87
Safety belts
– general information ................ 91
– use .............................................. 88
– load limiters ............................. 90
– maintenance ............................. 93
SBR system .................................... 89
Seat adjustment ............................. 32
Seats
– cleaning ..................................... 180
– adjustment ................................ 32
– tipping (rear seats) ................. 33
Servicing and care ......................... 161
– Regular checks ........................ 167
– Scheduled servicing ................ 162
– Scheduled servicing plan
for petrol versions ................. 163
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