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STARTING THE
ENGINE
EMERGENCY START-UP
Go to a Fiat Dealership immediately
if instrument panel warning light
comes
on steady.
JUMP STARTING fig. 1
If the battery is flat, the engine may be
started using an auxiliary battery with the
same capacity or a little
higher than the
flat one. Proceed as follows to start the engine:
connect positive terminals (+near the
terminal) of the two batteries with a
jump lead;
with a second lead, connect the nega-
tive terminal (–) of the auxiliary battery
to an earthing point on the engine or
the gearbox of the car to be
started;
start the engine;
when the engine has been started, re-
move the leads reversing the order
above.
If after a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not insist but contact the
near-
est Fiat Dealership.
This procedure must be per-
formed by expert personnel
because incorrect actions may cause
electrical
discharge of considerable in-
tensity. Furthermore, battery fluid is
poisonous
and corrosive: avoid contact
with your skin and eyes. Keep naked
flames away from the battery.
No
smoking. Do not cause sparks.
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IMPORTANT Never connect the negative
terminals of the two batteries directly:
sparks could ignite explosive gas released
from the battery. If the auxiliary battery is
installed on another car, prevent
acciden-
tal contact between metallic parts of the
two cars.JUMP STARTING
Never jump start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill.
This could
cause a flow of fuel into the catalytic con-
verter and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake
booster and the power steering system
are not operating until
the engine is start-
ed, a greater effort will therefore be re-
quired to press the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.
REPLACING A WHEEL
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Wheel changing and correct use of the
jack and spare wheel call for some pre-
cautions as listed below.
Indicate that the car is sta-
tionary according to the laws
in force: hazard lights, triangle, etc.
Passengers should leave the car, par-
ticularly if it is very loaded and
wait
for the wheel to be changed away
from on-coming traffic . Apply the
handbrake.
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The spare wheel is specific
for your car. Do not use it on
cars of different models. Do not use
spare wheels of different models on
your car. The wheel bolts are specif-
ic for your car. Do not use them on
cares of different models. Do not use
bolts of different models on your car.
WARNING
Repair and refit the standard
wheel as soon as possible.
Do not apply grease to the bolt
threading before assembly: the bolts
could come loose unexpectedly.
WARNING
The jack may only be used to
replace wheels on the car
which it equips or other cars of the
same model.
Never use the jack for
other purposes, such as lifting other
car models. Never use the jack to car-
ry out repairs under the car. Incorrect
positioning of the jack may cause the
car to fall. Do not use the jack
for
loads higher than those shown on the
label.
WARNING
Incorrect wheel cup assem-
bly may cause it to come off
when the car is travelling. Never tam-
per with the inflation valve. Never in-
troduce tools of any kind between rim
and tyre. Check tyre and spare wheel
pressure regularly referring to the
val-
ues shown in the “Technical Specifi-
cations” chapter.
WARNING
Important notes:
the jack weighs 1.76 kg;
the jack requires no adjustment;
the jack cannot be repaired: replace
with an original spare part if damaged;
no tool other than its handle may be fit-
ted on the jack.
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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 safe-
ly. The ground must be flat and com-
pact;
stop the engine off and pull up the hand-
brake;
engage first gear or reverse;
wear the reflecting safety jacket (com-
pulsory by law in certain countries) be-
fore getting out of the car;
open the tailgate and lift the mat;
loosen the fastener A;

take out the tool box Cand take it near
to the wheel to be changed;

take the spare wheel B;
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loosen the bolts of the wheel to be re-
placed by about one turn with the
wrench provided E-fig. 3; if the car is
fitted with alloy rims, shake the car to
facilitate removing the rim from the
wheel hub;

operate the device F-fig. 4to extend
the jack until the top of the jack G-fig.
4fits correctly into catch H-fig. 4;
warn anybody nearby that the car is
about to be lifted. They must stay
clear
and not touch the car until it is back on
the ground;
fit the handle L-fig. 4to operate the
jack and lift the car until the wheel to
be changed is several centimetres off
the ground;
fig. 3F0R0108m
fig. 4F0R0155m
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for versions with wheel cap, remove the
wheel cap after loosening the 3 fastening
bolts and finally loosen the fourth bolt
L-fig. 5and extract the wheel;
make sure the contact surfaces be-
tween spare wheel and hub are clean
so that the fastening bolts will not come
loose;
fit the spare wheel by inserting the first
bolt for two threads into the hole clos-
est to the inflation valve;
fit the wheel cap making the crescent
hole coincide with the bolt you have fit-
ted using the wrench;
tighten the fastening bolts;
turn the jack handle L-fig. 4to lower
the car and remove the jack;

use the wrench provided to fasten the
bolts completely in a criss-cross fashion
as shown in fig. 6;
if replacing a wheel with alloy rim, stove
it temporarily into the spare
wheel
compartment with the cosmetic side
facing upwards.REFITTING THE
STANDARD WHEEL
Following the procedure described previ-
ously, raise the car and remove the
spare
wheel.
fig. 5F0R0156mfig. 6F0R0157m
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Versions with steel rims
Proceed as follows:
make sure the contact surfaces be-
tween spare wheel and hub are clean
so
that the fastening bolts will not come
loose;
fit the standard wheel by inserting the
first bolt for two threads into the hole
closest to the inflation valve;
fit the wheel cap making the lunette
hole coincide with the bolt you have fit-
ted then, fit the other 3 bolts;
using the wrench provided, tighten the
fastening bolts;
lower the car and remove the jack;
using the wrench provided, fully tight-
en the bolts in the sequence shown
previously in the figure.Versions with alloy rims
Proceed as follows:
insert the wheel on the hub and using
the wrench provided tighten the bolts;
lower the car and remove the jack;
using the wrench provided, fully tight-
en the bolts in the sequence shown in
the figure.When you have finished
fit the jack partia lly open in its box C-
fig.2 forcing it lightly to prevent it from
vibrating when traelling;
put the tools back into their places
in the container;
stow the container C-fig.2 complete
with tools;
stow the spare wheel in the space pro-
vided in the boot;

tight the fastener A-fig.2;
reposition the mat in the boot.CORRECT USE
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WHEN NEEDING TO
CHANGE A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
When a bulb is not working, check that
the corresponding fuse is intact before
replacing it: refer to the “If a fuse
blows” paragraph in this chapter for
fuse location.
before changing a bulb check the con-
tacts for oxidation;
burnt bulbs must be replaced by others
of the same type and power;
always check the height of the headlight
beam after changing a bulb, for reasons
of safety.
IMPORTANT A
slight misting may appear
on the internal surface of the headlight:
this does not indicate a fault and is caused
by low temperature and the degree of hu-
midity in the air. Misting will rapidly dis-
appear when the headlights are switched
on.
The presence of drop inside the head-
lights indicates infiltration of water. Go to
a Fiat Dealership.
TYPES OF BULBS
Various types of bulbs are fitted
to your car:AAll glass bulb: clipped into place. Pull
to extract.
BBayonet bulbs:
to remove this type
of bulb from its holder, press the
bulb and turn it anticlockwise.
CCylindrical bulbs:
release from the
contacts to extract.
D-EHalogen bulbs: release the fastening
clip from the corresponding seat to
remove the lamp. Halogen lamps must be han-
dled
holding the metallic part
only. Touching the transparent
part of the
bulb with your fin-
gers may reduce the intensity of the
emitted light and even
compromise du-
ration of the lamp itself. In the case of
accidental contact, rub the lamp with a
cloth and spirit and leave to dry.
Modifications or repairs to
the electrical system (elec-
tronic control units) that are not car-
ried out properly or do not take the
technical specifications of the system
into account can cause malfunctions
leading to the risk of fire.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surised gas which, if broken,
may cause small fragments of glass to
be projected outwards.
WARNING
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