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CAR INACTIVITYIf the car is to be left inactive for longer than a month,
the following precautions should be followed:❒
park the car in covered, dry and if possible well-venti-
lated premises;
❒
engage one gear;
❒
check that the handbrake is not engaged;
❒
disconnect the negative battery terminal and check bat-
tery charge. Repeat this check once every three months
during storage. Recharge if the optical indicator shows
a dark colour without the central green area;
❒
clean and protect the painted parts using protective
wax;
❒
clean and protect the shiny metal parts using special
compounds readily available;
❒
sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen and
rear window wiper blades and lift them off the glass;
❒
slightly open the windows;
❒
cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic sheet.
Do not use sheets of non-perforated plastic as they do
not allow moisture on the car body to evaporate;
❒
inflate tyres to 0.5 bar above the standard specified pres-
sure and check it at intervals;
❒
if you don’t disconnect the battery from the electric sys-
tem, check its charge every month and recharge it if the
optical indicator shows a dark colour without the central
green area;
❒
do not drain the engine cooling system.
SNOW CHAINSThe use of snow chains should be in compliance with lo-
cal regulations.
The snow chains may be applied only onto the front wheel
tyres (drive wheels).
Check the tension of the snow chains after the first few
metres have been driven.
IMPORTANT Snow chains cannot be fitted to the space-
saver spare wheel. So, if a front (drive) wheel is punctured
and chains are needed, a rear wheel should be fitted to the
front of the car and the space-saving spare wheel should
be fitted to the rear. This way with two normal drive
wheels, snow chains can be fitted to them to solve an
emergency.
Keep your speed down when snow chains
are fitted. Do not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid
potholes, steps and pavements and also
avoid driving long distances on roads not covered
with snow in order to prevent damaging the car and
the roadbed.
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F0Z0171m
fig. 121
Please note that:❒
the jack weights 1.76 kg;
❒
the jack requires no adjustment;
❒
the jack cannot be repaired. If it breaks it must be re-
placed with a new jack;
❒
no tool other than its cranking device may be fitted on
the jack.
To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒
stop the car in a position so that it is not a danger for
on-coming traffic and where you can replace the wheel
safely. The ground must be flat and compact;
❒
turn the engine off and pull up the handbrake.
❒
engage the first gear or reverse;
❒
lift the boot mat A-fig. 121;
Fasten the wheel cup correctly to prevent
the wheel from coming free in motion.
Never tamper with the inflation valve. Never in-
troduce tools of any kind between rim and tyre.
Regularly check tyre and space-saver wheel pres-
sure, complying with the data in the chapter
“Technical specifications”.
WARNING
The jack shall only be used for changing
wheels on the car with which it is provid-
ed or on cars of the same model. Never use the
jack for other purposes, such as lifting other car
models. In no case should it be used for repairs un-
der the car. Incorrect positioning of the jack may
cause the jacked car to fall. Do not use the jack
for loads higher than those shown on the label.
Snow chains cannot be fitted to the space-saver
wheel. So, if a front (drive) wheel is punctured and
chains are needed, a rear wheel should be fitted
to the front of the car and the space-saver wheel
should be fitted to the rear. This way with two
standard drive wheels, snow chains can be fitted
to them to solve an emergency.
WARNING
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YEARLY INSPECTION SCHEDULEFor cars with an annual mileage of below 20,000 km (for
example about 15,000 km) the following yearly inspec-
tion schedule is advised:❒
check conditions/wear of tyres and adjust pressure if
necessary (including spare wheel);
❒
check lighting system operation (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot light, passenger’s
compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc...);
❒
check wiper/washer system operation, adjust nozzles;
❒
check windscreen/rear window blade position/wear;
❒
check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒
check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks and lever
cleanliness and lubrication;
❒
sight inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox, trans-
mission, pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel supply – brak-
ing system) rubber parts (boots – sleeves – bushes etc.),
fuel and brake system hoses;
❒
check battery charge;
❒
visually check the various drive belt conditions;
❒
check and top-up liquids if required (engine coolant,
brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.);
❒
change engine oil;
❒
change engine oil filter;
❒
change pollen filter (for versions/markets where pro-
vided).
ADDITIONAL INTERVENTIONSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if nec-
essary, top-up the following:❒
engine coolant fluid level;
❒
brake fluid level;
❒
battery fluid level;
❒
windscreen washer fluid level;
❒
tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check the following and top-up, if required:
❒
engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia products de-
signed and produced specifically for Fiat cars (see table
“Capacities” in chapter “Technical specifications”).
IMPORTANT – Engine oil
Should prevailing use of the car be under one of the fol-
lowing specially heavy conditions:
❒
trailer or caravan towing;
❒
dusty roads;
❒
short distances (less than 7–8 km) and with external
temperatures below zero;
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❒
to allow even wear between the front and rear tyres,
it is advisable to change them over every 10–15 thou-
sand kilometres, keeping them on the same side of the
car so as not to reverse the direction of rotation. The tyres must be replaced when the tread is less than
1.6 mm thick. In all cases, follow the laws in force in the
country where you are driving.
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒
Avoid braking suddenly, burning starts and violent
knocks against curbs, potholes or other obstacles if pos-
sible. Driving for long stretches over bumpy roads can
damage the tyres;
❒
check the tyres regularly for cuts on the sides, swelling
or irregular tread wear. Contact a Fiat Dealership if re-
quired;
❒
avoid overloading the car when travelling: this may cause
serious damage to the wheels and tyres;
❒
if a tyre is punctured, stop the vehicle immediately
and change it to avoid damage to the tyre, the rim, the
suspensions and the steering system;
❒
a tyre will age even if it is not used much. Cracks in
the tread and on the sidewalls are a sign of ageing. Have
the tyres checked by skilled personnel if they have been
fitted for longer than six years. Remember to check
also the space-saver wheel very carefully;
❒
in case of replacement, always fit new tyres, avoiding
those with an unknown origin;
❒
if a tyre is replaced, also change the inflation valve;
Remember that the road holding qualities
of your car also depend on the correct in-
flation pressure of the tyres.
WARNING
If the pressure is too low the tyre will
get overheated, with the risk of serious
damage.
WARNING
Avoid moving the tyres from the right side
of the car to the left side and vice versa.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring to use temperatures
exceeding 150 °C. The mechanical properties of
the wheels could be impaired.
WARNING
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Mc Pherson independent wheels, mechanical cross member,
shock absorbers and coil springs; anti-roll bar for versions with electric power
steering.
torsion beam with interconnected wheels consisting of a torsion axle and
two tubular arms with shock absorbers and coil springs.rack and pinion with electric power steering (where provided)
9.1
disc (self-ventilating for 1.3 Multijet engine)
drum, self-centering shoes with one control cylinder for each wheel
controlled by hand lever, working on rear brakes
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SUSPENSIONS
1.1 – 1.2 – 1.3 Multijet
Front
RearBRAKES
1.1 – 1.2 – 1.3 Multijet
Service brakes:
– front– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and antifreeze salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake discs reducing braking efficiency the
first time the brakes are applied.STEERING
1.1 – 1.2 – 1.3 Multijet
Type
Steering circle (kerb to kerb) m
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5,00 B × 13 H2
(steel)
5J × 14 H2
(alloy)
165/65 R14 79T
155/80 R13 79T
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4,50 B 13 H
S135/80 B13 82M
135/80 R13 82P
155/80 R13 79T
165/65 R14 79T
155/80 R13 79T M+S
165/65 R14 79T M+S Version Rims Tyres Tyres Tyre Space-saving wheel
standard snow type optional Rim Tyre
Actual
Active
Dynamic
Emotion
2.0
2.0
2.2
2.2
2.0
2.0
2.2
2.2
2.3
2.3
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
155/80 R 13 79T
165/65 R 14 79T
155/80 R 13 79T
165/65 R 14 79T
155/80 R 13 79T M+S
165/65 R 14 79T M+S2.8
2.8
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
When the tyres are warm, the inflation pressure should be +0.3 bar in relation to the recommended figure.
However, recheck that the value is correct with the tyre cold.Versions Tyres Medium load Full load Space-saving wheel
Front Rear Front Rear
Petrol
MultijetSnow tyres
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Front
mechanicalgear-box
and differentials
Rear differential
4×4 versions
Wheel side
constant velocity
joints
Differential side
constant velocity
joints
Hydraulic brakes
and hydraulic
clutch controls
Cooling circuits Util-
isation percentage:
50% water
50% PARAFLU
UP
To be mixed with
diesel (25 cc per
10 litres)
To be used undiluted
or diluted in wind-
screen/rear window
washer/ wiper systems
Synthetic lubricant, SAE 75W-85 grade.
FIAT 9.55550-MX3specifications
Synthetic lubricant, SAE 75W-85 grade.
FIAT 9.55550-DA4specifications
Molybdenum disulphide grease for high tempera-
tures. Consistency NLGI 1-2 FIAT 9.55580speci-
fications
Polyurea based synthetic grease for high tempera-
tures. Consistency NLGI 2. FIAT 9.55580specifi-
cations
Synthetic fluid for brake and clutch systems. It pass-
es the specifications: FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4,
ISO 4925, SAE J 1704. FIAT 9.55597 specifications
Red protective agent with antifreeze action, based
on inhibited monoethylene glycol with organic for-
mula. It passes CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306
specifications. FIAT 9.55523specifications
Antifreeze additive for diesel fuel, protecting
Diesel engines
Mixture of alcohol and surfactants
CUNA NC 956-11. FIAT 9.55522specifications
TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX Contractual Technical
Reference no. F010.B05TUTELA CAR
CROSS Contractual Technical
Reference no. F804.D08TUTELA ALL
STARContractual Technical
Reference no. F702.G07TUTELA STAR
325Contractual Technical
Reference no. F301.D03TUTELA TOP 4Contractual Technical
Reference no. F001.A93PARAFLU
UP
Contractual Technical
Reference no. F101.M01TUTELA DIESEL
ARTContractual Technical
Reference no. F601.L06TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35Contractual Technical
Reference no. F201.D02
Use Quality specifications of fluids and lubricants Fluids and lubricants Applications
for correct car operation recommended
Lubricants and
greases for drive transmission
systemBrake fluidProtective agent
for radiatorsFuel additiveWindscreen/
rear screen
washer fluidIMPORTANT Do not use fluids with different specifications for topping-up or mixing
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– interior ..................................... 158
Bulb types ...................................... 150
Bulbs
– bulb types ................................ 150
– generals instructions for
replacement ............................ 149Car inactivity ............................... 122
Car maintenance..................... 169
Car speed indicator
(speedometer) ........................... 14
Car washing
– engine compartment ............ 189
– exterior ................................... 189
– interior ..................................... 190
Carrying children ......................... 98
Ceiling light switching-on/off ..... 68
Central locking ............................. 61
Cigar lighter .................................. 55
Climate control system .............. 43
Climate control system
controls .................................. 41-44
Climate control system vents ... 41
Clock adjustment ................... 16-18Clock
– adjustment ........................... 16-18
Clutch
– technical specifications ......... 195
CO
2emissions ............................. 207
CODE card ................................... 6
Control buttons ........................... 53
Controls (pushbuttons) ............. 53
Correct use of the car.......... 111
Current sockets ........................... 58
Changing a wheel ......................... 137
– general information
and warnings ........................... 137
– tyre and wheel types ............ 199
– tyre inflation pressure .......... 199
Child lock ...................................... 62
Child seats ..................................... 103
– fitness for child seat use ...... 101
– preparation for child seats .. 103
Children (carrying in safety) ..... 98
– preparation for Isofix seat
mounting ................................. 103
Dashboard .................................... 3Defrosting-demisting
– rear window ........................... 40
– windscreen and front side
windows ........................... 39-42-46
Demisting-defrosting
– door mirrors .......................... 36
– rear window ........................... 40
– windscreen and side
front windows ............... 39-42-46
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ... 90
Digital display ................................ 16
– control buttons ...................... 16
– standard screen ..................... 16
– warning light test .................... 17
Dipped headlights (lights)
– bulb replacement ................... 153
– switching-on ........................... 48
Dipped headlights
– bulb replacement ................... 153
– switching on ............................ 48
Direction indicator
– front bulb replacement ........ 154
– rear bulb replacement .......... 155
– switching on ............................ 49
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