D
AB
C
F0U0148mfig. 165F0U0149mfig. 166
IMPORTANT You can replace the front direction indica-
tor, main beam and dipped beam headlight bulbs through
the access flap (see “Direction indicators” in this section).
SIDELIGHTS fig. 166
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the rubber cap by pulling the flap;
❒press in tabs B and remove the bulb holder;
❒remove the bulb C and replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder and then refit the cap, ensuring that
it locks into place.
CHANGING AN EXTERIOR BULB
For the type of bulb and relative power rating, see “Chang-
ing a bulb”.
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS fig. 165
The front light clusters contain sidelights, dipped beam,
main beam and direction indicator bulbs.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light cluster as follows:
A sidelights
B daytime running lights
C direction indicators
D main beam/dipped beam headlights.
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F0U0250mfig. 167
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒turn the bulb holder A-fig. 167 anti-clockwise using the
tab and pull it out;
❒remove the bulb B by pushing it in slightly and turning
it anti-clockwise;
❒refit the bulb holder by putting it in its housing and turn-
ing it clockwise until it locks into place.
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F0U0150mfig. 168
MAIN/DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the rubber cap;
❒disconnect the central electric connector B-fig. 168 and
release the bulb holder catch;
❒remove the bulb A and replace it;
❒fit the new bulb, aligning the outlines of the metallic part
with the grooves on the reflector;
❒refit the bulb holder catch and reconnect the electri-
cal connector;
❒refit the cap A, ensuring that it locks into place.
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HEAVY USAGE OF THE VEHICLE
Should the car be used predominantly in one of the fol-
lowing particularly demanding conditions:
❒ trailer or caravan towing;
❒ dusty roads;
❒short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated journeys in sub-
zero temperatures;
❒frequently idling engine or long-distance, low-speed dri-
ving (e.g. door-to-door deliveries), or in the event of
long-term inactivity;
❒ in cities;
perform the following inspections more frequently than
shown on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒ check condition and wear of front disc brake pads;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as
cleanliness and lubrication of linkages;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox, trans-
mission, pipes and tubes (exhaust – fuel – brakes), rub-
ber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level (electrolyte);
❒ visually inspect condition of accessory drive belts;
❒ check pollen filter and replace it, if required;
❒ check air filter and replace, if required.
REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if nec-
essary, top up:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressures and conditions;
❒operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indi-
cators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system, po-
sition and wear of the windscreen and rear window
wiper blades;
Check and top up, if required, the engine oil level every
3,000 km.
You are recommended to use PETRONAS LUBRICANTS
products, which have been designed and produced specif-
ically for Fiat cars (see table “Capacities” in the “Techni-
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INTERIOR
Check regularly that water is not trapped under the mats
(due to drops from shoes, umbrellas, etc.), as this could
cause the sheet metal to rust.
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Detergents cause water pollution. The ve-
hicle should be washed only in areas
equipped for collecting and purifying the
liquids used in the washing process.
Windows
Use specific detergents to clean the windows.
Also use clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass or al-
tering the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window gently with a cloth
in the direction of the filaments to avoid damaging the heat-
ing device.
Engine compartment
Wash the engine compartment thoroughly at the end of
every winter. Be careful not to direct the jet of water on-
to electronic control units. Adequately protect the up-
per air vents to prevent damage to the windscreen wiper
motor. Have this operation performed at a specialised
workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with the en-
gine cold and the ignition key in the STOP position. After
the wash, make sure that the various protective devices
(e.g. rubber caps and guards) have not been removed or
damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g. petrol)
or ketenes (e.g. acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses of the
front headlights.
Never use flammable products, such as
petroleum ether or modified petrol, to
clean inside the car. The electrostatic charges
which are generated by rubbing during cleaning
may cause a fire.
WARNING
Do not keep aerosol cans in the vehicle:
these could explode. Aerosol cans must
not be exposed to temperatures exceeding 50°C.
When the vehicle is exposed to sunlight, the tem-
perature inside can greatly exceed this value.
WARNING
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Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ...................................... 231
– engine compartment ................... 233
– fabric seats .................................... 234
– interiors ......................................... 233
– leather upholstery ....................... 234
– windows ......................................... 233
– plastic parts ................................... 234
Climate control ................................... 53
– air vents ..................................47-48
Clock
– adjusting ......................................... 30
Clutch
– technical specifications ............... 240
CO
2emissions at exhaust ................ 254
CODE card .......................................... 5
Control buttons .................................. 71
Cruise Control .................................... 66
Dashboard ....................................3-265
Deactivating airbags .....................36-143
Dead lock ............................................. 86
Defrosting/demisting
– rear window ....................51-55-72
– windscreen and front
side windows ..................50-54-57
Demisting/defrosting
– rear window ....................51-55-72
– windscreen and front
side windows....................50-54-57
– wing mirrors.....................51-55-58
Digital display ........................................ 17
– control buttons ............................ 18
– setup menu ................................... 18
– standard screen ............................ 17Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ........................ 190
– switching on ................................. 61
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ........................ 190
– switching on ................................. 61
Direction indicators
– switching on ................................. 62
– front bulb replacement ............. 191
– rear bulb replacement ................ 193
Direction indicators
– switching on ................................. 62
– front bulb replacement ............. 191
– rear bulb replacement ................ 193
Direction Indicators
– switching on ................................. 62
– front bulb replacement ............. 191
– side bulb replacement ................. 192
– rear bulb replacement ............... 193
Disposing of the car ........................... 255
Door locks ........................................... 73
Doors
– central locking .............................. 73
– child safety device ........................ 87
– locking/unlocking
from the inside ......................73-84
– remote control ............................ 6
– remote locking/unlocking ........... 6
DPF (particulate filter) ....................... 128
Driving economically ......................... 154
Electrical/electronic devices ............ 124
Emergency rear door locking
device ................................................. 88Emergency starting ............................. 175
– bump starting ................................ 176
– jump starting ................................. 175
End of vehicle life ................................ 255
Engine
– engine immobiliser (Fiat CODE) .. 4
– identification codes ..................... 237
– marking .......................................... 236
– technical specifications ............... 238
Engine codes ........................................ 237
Engine compartment
– checking levels .............................. 217
– opening/closing the bonnet ....... 97
– washing ......................................... 233
Engine coolant
– checking levels and topping up ... 222
– specifications ................................. 252
Engine coolant
– checking and topping up ............. 222
– specifications ................................. 252
– temperature gauge and
warning light .................................. 16
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ................................................... 16
– type of coolant ............................. 222
Engine cooling
– checking levels and topping up ... 222
– specifications ................................. 252
Engine immobiliser (Fiat CODE) ...... 4
Engine marking .................................... 236
Engine oil
– checking levels and topping up ... 220
– consumption ................................. 220
– specifications ................................. 251
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– armrest .......................................... 76
– cleaning .......................................... 234
– headrests ....................................... 42
– heating ............................................ 41
Fuel
– fuel cut-off (system) .................... 73
– consumption ................................. 253
– fuel tank cap .................................. 126
– gauge and warning light .............. 15
– opening the flap ............................ 126
– refuelling the car .......................... 125
– specifications ......................238-239
Fuel cut-off system ............................. 73
Fuel economy ...................................... 154
Fuel flap ................................................. 126
Fuel gauge ............................................. 15
– type of fuel .........................125-238
Fuel reserve ......................................... 167
Fuel supply
(technical specifications) ................. 240
Fuel tank (capacity) ............................ 250
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 126
Fuse boxes (location) .. 200-201-202-268
Fuse list ...............................203-204-205
Fuse replacement
– list ..................................203-204-205
– general information and
warnings ......................................... 198
– location ..................200-201-202-268
Fuses ....................................203-204-205
– general information
and warnings ................................. 198
– location ..................200-201-202-268Gear lever ............................................ 153
Gearbox ............................................... 153
– technical specifications ............... 240
Glove compartment ........................... 74
Handbrake ........................................... 152
Hazard warning lights
– switching on .................................. 71
Headlamp alignment corrector ....... 101
Headlight alignment corrector ........ 101
Headlights
– alignment corrector .................... 101
– bulbs (type) ................................... 186
– bulb replacement ......................... 186
Headlights ............................................. 101
– alignment corrector .................... 101
– bulbs (type) ................................... 188
– light beam direction .................... 101
– adjusting headlights abroad ........ 102
– bulb replacement ......................... 186
Headrests
– front ................................................ 42
– rear ................................................. 43
Heated rear window ............51-55-72
Heating and ventilation ...................... 47
Heating and ventilation system ........ 47
Heavy-duty use of the car ................ 216
Hill Holder (system) .......................... 106
Ignition lock ......................................... 11
Ignition switch and steering
lock ..............................................11-12
Ignition .................................................. 11
In an emergency........................... 175 Environment
– devices for reducing emissions .. 127
EOBD system ...................................... 109
ESP system ........................................... 105
Extending the boot ........................... 94
Exterior lights (switching on) ........... 61
Fiat CODE system ............................. 4
Fiat CODE ........................................... 4
Fix&Go automatic
(quick tyre repair kit) ...................... 181
Flashing (main beams) ........................ 61
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications) .................................. 251
Fog lights
– bulb replacement ......................... 192
– switching on ................................. 71
Follow Me Home
(headlight device) ............................. 62
Front airbags ...................................... 141
– disabling ......................................... 143
– driver .............................................. 142
– passenger ....................................... 142
Front armrest ...................................... 76
Front ceiling light ................................ 68
– bulb replacement ......................... 195
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement ......................... 192
– switching on .................................. 71
Front light clusters
– bulb arrangement ......................... 189
Front seats ........................................... 39
– adjusting ......................................... 39
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Installing electrical/electronic
devices ................................................ 124
– radio transmitters
and mobile phones ...................... 125
Installing the tow hook ...................... 157
Instrument panel ...................13-266-267
Interior lighting ................................... 68
Interiors (cleaning) ............................. 233
Internal equipment ............................. 74
Internal features .................................. 74
Isofix (child seat)
– capacity for installing child
seats ................................................ 138
– suitability for the child seats ...... 140
Jack
– usage ............................................... 178
– warnings ......................................... 177
Keys ...................................................... 5
– key with remote control ............ 6
– key without remote control ..... 9
– opening/closing doors remotely ... 6
– requesting additional remote
control keys .................................. 8
– replacing remote control
battery ............................................ 8
Knowing your vehicle.................. 3
Lights
(controls to switch on) ............ 61-71
Load limiters ........................................ 131
Long periods of inactivity .................. 160
Lubricant specifications ..........251-252Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ......................... 190
– switching on .................................. 61
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ......................... 190
– flashing ............................................ 61
– switching on .................................. 61
Manual climate control ...................... 52
Maximum speeds ................................ 247
Mirrors
– rear-view ....................................... 44
– wing ................................................ 45
MSR system ......................................... 108
Multifunctional display ....................... 23
– setup menu .................................. 26
Nozzles
– windscreen/rear window/
headlamp washer ......................... 230
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement ......................... 194
Odometer ............................................ 15
On-board computer (trip) ................ 37
On-board instruments (panel) .......... 13
P
aintwork (maintenance) ................. 232
– bodywork colour plate ............... 236
Paintwork plate ................................... 236
ParafluUP
– checking levels and topping up ... 222
– specifications ................................. 252
Parking sensors ................................... 120
Particulate filter (DPF) ....................... 128Performance ........................................ 247
Pollen filter ........................................... 225
Protecting the environment ............. 127
– particulate filter (DPF) ................ 128
Protecting the environment ............. 127
Punctures
– changing a wheel .......................... 176
– Fix& Go automatic quick tyre
repair kit ........................................ 181
– general information ..................... 176
Quick tyre repair kit (Fix&Go) ....... 181
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones ................................................ 125
Raising the car
– with the jack ................................. 177
– with the lift arms .......................... 207
– with the workshop lift ................ 208
Rear ceiling lights ................................ 68
– bulb replacement ......................... 196
Rear fog light ....................................... 72
– bulb replacement ......................... 194
– switching on .................................. 72
Rear light clusters
– bulb replacement ......................... 193
Rear seats
– cleaning .......................................... 234
– headrests ....................................... 43
Rear window washer ......................... 65
– activating ........................................ 65
– checking levels and topping up ... 252
– nozzle ............................................. 231
Rear window wiper
– activating ........................................ 65
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