2010 FIAT IDEA emergency towing

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FASTENING THE TOW RING
Proceed as follows:
❒take the tow hook Bfrom the sup-
port;
❒tighten the ring on the rear fig. 48 or
front threaded pin fig. 49.
fig. 48F0H0204mfig. 49F0H0205m
Before towing, turn the key
to MAR and then to STOP
without extracting it. The steering
column will automatically lock when
the key is removed and the wheels
cannot be steered.
WARNING
The power brakes and pow-
er steering will not work while
the car is being towed. More effort on
the brake pedal and steering wheel will
therefore be required. Do not use flex-
ible cables when towing and avoid
jerky movements. Make sure not to
damage parts in contact with the car
while towing. Respect the specific rules
of the Highway Code when towing the
car specifically in relation to the tow-
ing device and the behaviour to main-
tain on the road.
WARNING
Do not start the engine while
towing the car.
WARNING
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SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance is essential for en-
suring long car life under the best condi-
tions.
This is why Fiat has planned a series of
checks and maintenance operations every
20,000 km.
Scheduled servicing will not however ful-
ly cover all of the need of your car: It is
however important to remember that
scheduled servicing does not completely
cover all the car’s requirements: also in
the initial period before 20.000 km service
coupon and later, between one coupon
and another, ordinary care is still required
such as for example routine check and
topping up the level of fluids, tyre pressure
check, etc.IMPORTANT Scheduled service coupons
are required by the manufacturer. Failure
to carry them out may invalidate the war-
ranty.
Scheduled Servicing is performed by all Fi-
at Dealerships at pre-established times.
If during each operation, in addition to the
ones programmed, the need arises for fur-
ther replacements or repairs, these may
only be carried out with the explicit agree-
ment of the Customer.IMPORTANT You are advised to contact
the Fiat Dealership in the event of any mi-
nor operating faults, without waiting for
the next service coupon.
If your car is used frequently for towing,
the interval between one service coupon
and the other must be reduced.
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IMPORTANT - Engine oil
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short repeated distances (less than 7-
8 km) and with external temperatures
below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g. taxis or
door-to-door deliveries) or in case of
a long term inactivity;
change engine oil more frequently than
shown on the “Service Schedule”.
IMPORTANT - Air cleaner
When the car is used on dusty roads,
change the air cleaner more frequently
than shown on the “Service Schedule”.
Call a Fiat Dealership for doubts regard-
ing engine oil and air cleaner replacement.IMPORTANT - Pollen filter
It is advisable to replace the filtering ele-
ment more frequently if the car is used in
dusty or very polluted places. Specifical-
ly, replace if a lower air flow into the pas-
senger compartment is found.
IMPORTANT - Diesel filter
Using diesel not complying with European
Specification EN590 may lead to the need
to replace the diesel fuel filter more fre-
quently than shown in the “Service Sched-
ule”.IMPORTANT - Battery
Check the battery charge once a year,
preferably before the beginning to winter,
to prevent freezing of the electrolyte.
Perform this inspection more frequently
if the car is mainly used for short distances
or if electrical devices running with the key
off are installed, particularly after-market.
Check the battery level (electrolyte) more
frequently than shown on the “Service
Schedule” if the car is used in hot climates
or in particularly demanding conditions.
Take the car to a Fiat Deal-
ership for servicing. Make
sure you have the right equip-
ment, genuine Fiat spare
parts and consumables for ordinary,
minor interventions. Do not attempt
the operations if you lack the experi-
ence.
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Rear view mirrors ....................... 42
Rear window wiper
- blades ........................................ 177
- controls .................................... 62
- nozzles ....................................... 176
Rearscreen washer
- controls .................................... 62
- fluid level .................................. 171
Refulling ......................................... 90
Rev counters ................................ 19
Reversing light
- bulb replacement .................. 150
Rims ................................................ 190
Roof rails ...................................... 81
Rubber hoses ................................ 176
Safety .............................................. 93
Seat belts
- general information ................ 97
- height adjustment ................... 95
- maintenance ............................. 99- warming up the engine once
started ....................................... 113
Starting up and driving ................ 111
Steering lock ................................. 18
Steering wheel adjustment ........ 36
Steering ........................................... 188
Storing the car .............................. 122
Storing the car ............................... 122
Sun roof ......................................... 72
Sun visors ...................................... 71
Suspension ..................................... 188
Symbols ........................................... 9
Technical data ............................. 181
Third brake light
- bulb replacement .................. 151
Towing the car ............................. 159
Towing trailers ............................. 117
Transmission ................................. 187
Two-zone automatic climate
control system ............................ 51 - S.B.R. system............................. 94
- use .............................................. 94
Seatbelt tensioners ...................... 97
Seats ................................................ 36
Side air bags .................................. 108
Side lights
- bulb replacement .................... 149
- controls .................................... 58
Smart washing .............................. 61
Snow chains .................................. 121
Spark plugs .................................... 185
Speedometer ................................. 8
Starting the engine ........................ 112
- bump starting............................ 135
- ignition switch .......................... 18
- jump starting ............................ 134
- procedure for Multijet
versions ..................................... 112
- procedure for petrol
versions ...................................... 112
- stopping the engine ................. 113
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