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TOWING TRAILERSIMPORTANT NOTES
For towing caravans or trailers the car must be fitted with
a certified tow hook and an adequate electric system. In-
stallation should be carried out by specialised personnel
who will issue the required papers for travelling on roads.
Install any specific and/or additional rear view mirrors as
specified by the Highway Code.
Remember that when towing a trailer, steep hills are hard-
er to climb, braking spaces increase and overtaking takes
longer depending on the overall weight.
Engage a low gear when driving downhill, rather than con-
stantly using the brake.
The weight the trailer exerts on the car tow hook reduces
by the same amount the actual car loading capacity. To
make sure the maximum towable weight is not exceeded
(given in the car registration document) account should
be taken of the fully laden trailer, including accessories and
luggage.
Do not exceed the speed limits specific for each country
you are driving in, in case of vehicles towing trailers. In any
case, the top speed must not exceed 100 km/h. Traffic and road conditions
Rather high consumption levers are tied to situations with
heavy traffic, for instance when travelling in queues with
frequent use of the lower gears or in cities with many traf-
fic lights. Also winding mountain roads and rough road sur-
faces adversely affect consumption.
Traffic hold-ups
During prolonged hold-ups (e.g. level crossings) the engine
should be switched off.
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F0Z0112m
fig. 185
WHEELS AND TYRESCheck the pressure of each tyre, including the space-saver
wheel, approximately every two weeks and before long
journeys: the pressure should be checked with the tyre
rested and cold.
While driving the car, the pressure increases under stan-
dard conditions: for the correct tyre inflation pressure, see
“Wheels” in “Technical specifications” chapter.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre wear fig. 185:
A standard pressure: tread evenly worn.
B low pressure: tread particularly worn at the edges.
C high pressure: tread particularly worn in the centre.
❒
the ceiling lights must be off. The car is however pro-
vided with an automatic system for switching-off inter-
nal lights;
❒
do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard
warning lights, etc...) switched on for a long time when
the engine is not running;
❒
before performing any operation on the electric system,
disconnect the battery negative cable;
❒
battery terminals shall always be perfectly tightened.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains for a long time
under 50%, the battery is damaged by sulphation, reduc-
ing its capacity and starting attitude.
The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (e.g. al-
ready at −10 °C). Refer to the paragraph “Car inactivity”
in “Starting and driving” if the car is left parked for a long
time.
If after buying the car, you want to install electric acces-
sories which require permanent electric supply (alarm, etc.)
or accessories influencing the electrical supply require-
ments, contact Fiat Dealership whose skilled personnel, in
addition to suggesting the most suitable devices included
in Lineaccessori Fiat, will evaluate the overall electric ab-
sorption, checking whether the car’s electric system is ca-
pable of withstanding the load required, or whether it
should be integrated with a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing energy even when
the ignition key is off, they gradually run down the battery.
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F0Z0111m
fig. 194
UNDERSTANDING TYRE MARKING fig. 194Example: 155/80 R 13 79T155 = Nominal width (S, distance between sidewalls in
mm).
80 = Height/width ratio (H/S) in percentage.
R = Radial tyre.
13 = Rim diameter in inches (Ø).
79 = Load rating (capacity).
T = Maximum speed rating.
WHEELSWHEELS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless radial carcass tyres.
The vehicle registration document also lists all type-ap-
proved tyres.
IMPORTANT In the event of discrepancies between the
information provided on this “Owner Handbook” and the
“Vehicle registration document”, only the latter is valid.
For safe driving, the car must be fitted with tyres of the
same make and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes in case of tubeless
tyres.
SPACE-SAVER WHEEL
Pressed steel wheel. Tubeless tyre.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in measured from rim to rim:
0 ±1 mm
The values refer to the car in running order.
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UNDERSTANDING RIM MARKING fig. 197
Example: 5,00 B × 13 H2
5,00 = rim width in inches
1.
B = rim drop centre outline (side projection where the
tyre bead rests)
2.
13 = rim nominal diameter in inches (corresponds to di-
ameter of the tyre to be mounted)
3= Ø.
H2 = shape and number of humps (contour used for
withholding tubeless tyre beads on the rim). Maximum speed rating
Q = up to 160 km/h.
R = up to 170 km/h.
S = up to 180 km/h.
T = up to 190 km/h.
U = up to 200 km/h.
H = up to 210 km/h.
V = up to 240 km/h.
Maximum speed rating for
snow tyres
QM + S = up to 160 km/h.
TM + S = up to 190 km/h.
HM + S = up to 210 km/h.
Load rating (capacity)
70 = 335 kg 78 = 425 kg 86 = 530 kg
71 = 345 kg 79 = 437 kg 87 = 545 kg
72 = 355 kg 80 = 450 kg 88 = 560 kg
73 = 365 kg 81 = 462 kg 89 = 580 kg
74 = 375 kg 82 = 475 kg 90 = 600 kg
75 = 387 kg 83 = 487 kg 91 = 615 kg
76 = 400 kg 84 = 500 kg
77 = 412 kg 85 = 515 kg
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750
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1380
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730
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1305
800
400
50
60
840
415
730
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WEIGHTSWeights (kg)
1.1 1.2 1.3 Multijet
Unladen weight (with all fluids,
fuel tank filled to 90% and without optional equipment):Payload (*) including the driver:
Maximum allowed loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:– total:
Towable loads:
– braked trailer:– non braked trailer:Maximum load on the roof (***):
Maximum load on the ball joint (braked trailer):(*) If special equipment is fitted (sun roof, tow hook, etc.) the unladen weight increases and consequently the payload will decrease, still com-
plying with the maximum allowed loads.
(**) Loads not be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/on load platform within the maxi-
mum permitted loads.
(***) Lineaccessori Fiat roof rack bars, max capacity: 50 kg.
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