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If the lever is equipped with the “INT
TIME” control, turn the control forward
or rearward to adjust the intermittent
wiper operation to the desired interval.WINDSHIELD WASHER
To spray windshield washer fluid, pull the
lever toward you. The windshield wipers
will automatically turn on at low speed if
they are not already on and the “INT” po-
sition is equipped.
WINDSHIELD WIPER
AND WASHER LEVER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
To turn the windshield wipers on, move
the lever down to one of the three op-
erating positions. In the “INT” position
(for versions/markets, where provided),
the wipers operate intermittently. The
“INT” position is very convenient for dri-
ving in mist or light rain. In the “LO” po-
sition, the wipers operate at a steady low
speed. In the “HI” position, the wipers op-
erate at a steady high speed. To turn off
the wipers, move the lever back to the
“OFF” position.
Move the lever up and hold it to the
“MIST” position, the windshield wipers
will turn on continuously at low speed.
IMPORTANT Never use the window
wiper to remove ice or snow from the
windscreen. In these conditions, the wiper
is submitted to excessive effort that re-
sults in motor protection cutting in and
wiper operation inhibition for few seconds
as a consequence. If operation is not re-
stored (also after restarting the vehicle by
the ignition key) contact Fiat Dealership.
MIST
OFF
INT
LO
HI
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To prevent windshield icing in
cold weather, turn on the de-
froster to heat the windshield before
and during windshield washer use.
Do not use radiator antifreeze in the
windshield washer reservoir. It can se-
verely impair visibility when sprayed
on the windshield, and can also dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
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REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
SWITCH
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To turn the rear wiper on, twist the rear
wiper switch on the end of the lever for-
ward to the “ON” position. If your vehi-
cle is equipped the “INT” position, the
rear wiper operates intermittently when
you twist the switch forward to the “INT”
position. To turn the rear wiper off, twist
the switch rearward to the “OFF” posi-
tion.
With the rear wiper in the “OFF” posi-
tion, twist the switch rearward and hold
it there to spray window washer fluid.
With the rear wiper in the “ON” position,
turn the switch forward and hold it there
to spray window washer fluid.IMPORTANT Clear ice or snow from the
rear window and rear wiper blade before
using the rear wiper. Accumulated ice or
snow could prevent the wiper blade from
moving, causing damage to the wiper mo-
tor.
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WiperWasher
Intermittent wiper
IMPORTANT To help prevent damage to
the windshield wiper and washer system
components, you should take the follow-
ing precautions:
❒Do not continue to hold in the lever
when there is no windshield washer flu-
id being sprayed or the washer motor
can be damaged.
❒Do not attempt to remove dirt from a
dry windshield with the wipers or you
can damage the windshield and the
wiper blades. Always wet the wind-
shield with washer fluid before oper-
ating the wipers.
❒Clear ice or packed snow from the
wiper blades before using the wipers.
❒Check the washer fluid level regularly.
Check it often when the weather is bad.
❒Only fill the washer fluid reservoir
3/4 full during cold weather to allow
room for expansion if the temperature
falls low enough to freeze the solution.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE................................................. 185
SERVICE SCHEDULE – PETROL VERSIONS ..................... 186
SERVICE SCHEDULE – DIESEL VERSIONS........................ 188
MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED UNDER SEVERE
DRIVING CONDITIONS......................................................... 190
DRIVE BELT.................................................................................. 191
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER...................................................... 191
GEAR OIL...................................................................................... 195
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (AT) FLUID ........................... 196
ENGINE COOLANT................................................................. 198
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID............................................ 201
AIR CLEANER.............................................................................. 201
SPARK PLUGS (Gasoline engine)........................................... 202
FUEL FILTER (Diesel engine).................................................... 204
BRAKES.......................................................................................... 205
STEERING ..................................................................................... 207
CLUTCH PEDAL........................................................................ 208
TIRES ............................................................................................... 208
BATTERY....................................................................................... 213
FUSES .............................................................................................. 215
BULB REPLACEMENT............................................................... 221
WINDSCREEN - REAR WINDOW WASHER/WIPERS 227
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM............................................. 230
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❒Squeeze lock (1) towards wiper arm (2)
and remove the wiper frame from the
arm as shown.
❒Unlock the lock end of the wiper
blade and slide the blade out as
shown.
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WIPER BLADES
If the wiper blades become brittle or dam-
aged, or make streaks when wiping, re-
place the wiper blades.
To install new wiper blades, follow the
procedures below.
IMPORTANT To avoid scratching or
breaking the window, do not let the wiper
arm strike the window while replacing the
wiper blade.
NOTE Some wiper blades may be differ-
ent from the ones described here de-
pending on vehicle specifications. If so,
consult your Fiat Dealership for proper
replacement method.
FOR WINDSCREEN WIPERS
❒Hold the wiper arm away from the win-
dow.
NOTE When raising both of the front
wiper arms, pull the driver’s side wiper
arm up first. When returning the wiper
arms, lower the passenger’s side wiper
arm first. Otherwise, the wiper arms may
interfere with each other.
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Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
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1. Retainer
❒ If the new blade is provided without the
two metal retainers, move them from
the old blade to the new one.
❒ Install the new blade in the reverse or-
der of removal, with the locked end po-
sitioned toward the wiper arm (except
Type C).
IMPORTANT Make sure the blade is pro-
perly retained by all the hooks. Lock the
blade end into place.
❒ Reinstall wiper frame to arm, making su-
re that the lock lever is snapped secu-
rely into the arm.FOR REAR WIPERS
❒ Hold the wiper arm away from the win-
dow.
❒ Remove the wiper frame from the arm
as shown.
❒ Slide the blade out as shown.NOTE Do not flex the wiper blade frame
end more than necessary. If you do, it can
break off.
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