NOTE Carefully clean the cap of reservoir
Aand the surrounding surface.
When opening the cap,
make sure that no
dirt gets into the reservoir.
For topping up always use a
funnel with
built in filter (mesh smaller than or equal
to 0.12 mm).
IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs
mois-
ture. For this reason, if the car is mainlyused in areas with a high degree of at-
mospheric humidity, the fluid should be
replaced at more frequent intervals than
specified in the “Service schedule”.
fig. 7F0R0138m
Do not travel with the wind-
screen washing reservoir
empty: the windscreen washer is fun-
damental to improve visibility.
WARNING
Some commercial wind-
screen washer additives are
flammable. The engine compartment
contains
hot parts which could start
a fire if they come into contact.
WARNING
Prevent brake fluid which is
highly corrosive from coming
into contact with painted
parts. Wash with water im-
mediately if this should happen.
Brake fluid is poisonous and
highly corrosive. In the case
of accidental contact, wash the parts
with water and mild soap and rinse
with plenty of water. Call a doctor
immediately if swallowed.
WARNING
Symbol on the contain in-
dicates a synthetic brake flu-
id, which is different from a mineral
fluid. Use of a mineral type fluid will
damage the special rubber seals of
the braking system beyond repair.
WARNINGBRAKE FLUID fig. 7
Release cap A: check that the liquid con-
tained in the tank
is at the maximum level.
Fluid level in the reservoir must not ex-
ceed the MAXmark.
Use the brake fluid shown in the “Fluids
and lubricants” table (see “Technical Spec-
ifications”).
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Oil consumption is extremely
low; if another top-up should
be required after only a short
period of time, have the system checked
for leakage at a Fiat Dealership.
BATTERY
The car fits a low-maint enan ce batter y.
Under normal condition it does not need
frequent top ups with distelled water.
POWER STEERING FLUID fig. 8
Check that the oil level with the car on flat
ground and the engine cold is between the
MINand MAXline s on the reser voir
body. The level may go over the MAX
line when the oil is hot.
If topping up is required, make sure the oil
you used has the same specific ations as
that already in the system.
AIR CLEANER
Have the air cleaner replaced by a Fiat
Dealership. (Refer Service schedule)
POLLEN FILTER
Have the pollen filter replaced by a Fiat
Dealership.
Prevent power steering flu-
id from coming into contact
with hot engine par ts: the liquid is
flammable.
WARNING
fig. 8F0R0139m
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The total intake of these systems (facto-
ry and after-market) must be less than 0.6
mA x Ah (of the battery) as shown in the
following table:
Battery Maximum
permissible
loadless
consumption
40 Ah 24 mA
50 Ah 30 mA
60 Ah 36 mA
If after buying the car, you want to install
electric accessories which require per-
manent electric supply (alarm, etc.) con-
tact Fiat Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the most
suitable devices, will evaluate the overall
electric absorption, checking whether the
car’s electric system is capable of with-
standing the load required, or whether it
should be integrated with a more power-
ful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing en-
ergy even when the ignition key is off, they
gradually run down the battery. USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and length-
en its life, observe the following indica-
tions:
when you park the car, ensure the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly;
switch off all lights inside the car: the
car is however equipped with a system
which switches all internal lights off au-
tomatically;
do not keep accessories (e.g. sound sys-
tem, hazard lights, etc.) switched on for
a long time when the engine is not run-
ning;
before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the bat-
tery negative cable;
make sure that battery terminals are al-
ways be perfectly tight.
Always wear the proper pro-
tective eyewear when work-
ing on the battery or near it.
WARNING
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DEVICES
ABS system ....................................... 71
Accessories purchased
- by the owner ................................ 74
Additional heater .............................. 41
Air bag
- front ...............................................
87
Air cleaner ......................................... 149
Adjustable Air vents ......................... 38
Ashtray ................................................ 63
At the filling station ......................... 75
Automatic climate
- control system .............................
44
Battery
- checking the charge ....................149
- jump starting ................................
112
- recharging ..................................... 135
Bodywork
- maintenance ................................. 155
Bonnet ................................................
68Boot .................................................... 67
- extension ...................................... 68
- opening/closing the tailgate ...... 67
- emergency opening .................... 65
Boot light ........................................... 56
Brakes
- fluid level ....................................... 148
- technical data ............................... 164
Bulb (replacement)
- general instructions ....................
119
- types of bulbs ............................... 119
Capacities ......................................... 172
Car inactivity ..................................... 100
Car maintenance
- periodical checks ........................ 143
- scheduled servicing .................... 138
- service schedule ................. 139-142
- use of the car under
heavy conditions ..........................
143
Carrying children safely .................. 83
Ceiling lights ...................................... 54
- boot light ...................................... 56
- courtesy ........................................ 56
- front ............................................... 54
- rear ................................................ 54
Chassis (marking) ............................ 160
Checking fluid ................................... 144
Child lock .......................................... 65
Cigar lighter ...................................... 62
Code Card ........................................ 8
Consumption
- engine oil ...................................... 146
Controls ............................................. 57
Correct use of the car ....................
92
Courtesy lights ................................. 56
- bulb replacement ........................ 127
- control button ............................. 56
Current outlet .................................. 55
Dashboard ........................................ 5
- Right hand drive version .............. 5
Dashboard and controls ................. 4
Dead lock device .............................. 59
Digital display .................................... 16
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Dimensions ........................................ 169
Dipped beam headlights
- control ........................................... 51
- bulb replacement ........................ 122
Direction indicators
- control ........................................... 52
- front bulb replacement ..............
122
- rear bulb replacement ............... 123
- side bulb replacement ................
123
Doors .................................................. 64
Engine
- identification code ...................... 161
- marking ..........................................
160
- technical data ............................... 162
Engine compartment
- washing ..........................................
156
Engine coolant ...................................
147
Engine coolant temperature gauge .. 15
Engine oil
- consumption ................................ 146
- level check .................................... 146
- specifications ................................
173
EOBD system .................................... 72
External lights .................................... 51
Fiat CODE system .......................... 6
Flashing the headlights ..................... 51
Fluid levels ..........................................
146
Fluids and lubricants ........................ 173
Follow me home (device) ............... 52
Front ceiling lights
- bulb replacement ........................ 126
- control ........................................... 54
Front fog lights
- bulb replacement ........................ 123
- control button ............................. 57
Fuel
- level gauge .................................... 15
Fuel cut-off switch ............................ 59
Fuel filler cap ..................................... 76
Fuel level gauge ................................. 15
Fuses (replacement) ........................ 128
Gearbox
- using manual gearbox .................
97
Glass holder - can holder ............... 62
Glove box/oddment compartment .. 60
Handbrake ........................................ 96
Hazard lights ...................................... 57
Head restraints
- front ............................................... 33
- rear .................................................
34
Headlights
- beam adjustment ......................... 70
Heated rear window ....................... 42
Heating and ventilation ................... 37
Identification data ............................ 160
Ignition device ................................... 12
In an emergency ............................... 111
Instrument panel .............................. 13
Instruments ....................................... 14
Interior fittings .................................. 60
Interiors ............................................. 157
Jack ..................................................... 114
jacking the car ...................................
116
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