WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-
ing the spare, approximately once every
two weeks and before starting a long jour-
ney: this check must be performed with
the tyre rested and cold.
It is normal for pressure to increase when
the car is used. For the correct tyre in-
flation pressure, see “Wheels” in “Tech-
nical specifications” section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wearfig. 9:
Anormal pressure: evenly worn tread.
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
on the edges.
Cexcessive pressure: tread particularly
worn in the middle.
The tyres must be replaced when the
tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In all cas-
es, follow the laws in force in the coun-
try where you are driving.
fig. 9F0R0141m
IMPORTANT NOTES
Avoid braking suddenly, burning starts
and violent knocks against the curb,
potholes or other obstacles if possible.
Long dista nces on rough roads may
damage the tyres;
check the tyres regularly for cuts on the
sides, swelling or irregular tread wear.
Go to a Fiat Dealership if required.
do not over load your car : this may
cause serious damage to wheels and
tyres;
if a tyre is punctured, stop immediate-
ly and charge it to avoid damage to the
tyre, the rim, suspensions and steering
system;
a tyre will age even if it is not used
much. Cracks in the tread and on the
sidewalls are a sign of ageing. Have the
tyres checked by specialised personnel
if they have been fitted for longer than
6 years. Remember to check the spare
wheel very carefully;
In the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of dubious
origin;
If a tyre is changed, also change the in-
flation valve;
to allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to change
them over every 20 thousand kilome-
tres, keeping them on the same side of
the car so as not to reverse the dire-
ction of rotation.
Remember that the road
holding qualities of your car
also depends on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
WARNING
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GENUINE LEATHER STEERING
WHEEL/GEAR LEVER KNOB
These components must be cleaned with
mild soap and water only.
Never use spirit and/or alcohol based
products.
Before using off-the-shelves products de-
signed for cleaning car interiors, make sure
that they do not contain spirit and/or al-
cohol based substances before using them.
If window cleaner accidentally drips onto
the steering wheel or gear lever knob,
wipe away immediately and then wash the
concerned area with mild soap and water. IMPORTANT Be carefully when arranging
a steering wheel lock device, where applic-
able, to prevent damaging the leather up-
holstery by rubbing. INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS
It is advisable to clean interior parts with a
moist cloth and a solution of water and mild
soap. Use specific products for cleaning plas-
tic, without solvents and specifically de-
signed to prevent damage to the appearance
and colour of the treated parts to remove
grease and tough stains.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or petro-
leum to clean the instrument panel.
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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 160
ENGINE CODES - VERSIONS .......................................... 161
ENGINE .................................................................................. 162
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ....................................................... 163
TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 163
BRAKES ................................................................................... 164
SUSPENSIONS ....................................................................... 164
STEERING ............................................................................... 164
WHEELS .................................................................................. 165
DIMENSIONS......................................................................... 169
PERFORMANCE ................................................................... 170
WEIGHTS ............................................................................... 171
CAPACITIES ........................................................................... 172
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .............................................. 173
TT T
E E
C C
H H
N N
I I
C C
A A
L L
S S
P P
E E
C C
I I
F F
I I
C C
A A
T T
I I
O O
N N
S S
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SUSPENSIONS
1.4 16v - 1.3 Multijet
Front
Rear
BRAKES
1.4 16v - 1.3 Multijet
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking efficiency
when the brakes are applied first time.
Telescopic
Hydraulic, Telescopic controlled by hand lever, operating on rear brakes
Steering wheel with jointed, energy absorbing column, Hydraulic power steering with rackdrum brakes with self centring shoes with one control cylinder per wheelventilated disk
STEERING
1.4 16v - 1.3 Multijet
Type
Steering diameter (m)
Steering box ratio (mm/turn) No. of steering wheel turn (lock to lock)
Rack track (mm)11.1
2.65
51
135
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Specified fuels and
genuine lubricants
Unleaded petrol with RON 91
minimum
minimum Diesel with cetane number 51
Mixture of 40% PARAFLU UP
& 60% demineralized water
Synthetic base SAE 5W40 grade
Synthetic base SAE 5W40 grade engine oil
engine oil
ZC 75/FF
GI/E F7
TO P 4
Mixture of 10% of fluid SC35 &
90% of distilled water1.3 Multijet
–
–
45
5 ÷ 7
7.6
–
–
3.2
1.82.2
1.03
2.01.4 16v
45
5 ÷ 7
–
–
7.6
2.7
3.3
3.0 –
–
2.2
1.8
1.03
0.4 without ABS 0.4 without ABS
0.5 with ABS 0.5 with ABS
2.0
CAPACITIES
Fuel tank:
including a reserve of:
Fuel tank: including a reserve of:
Cooling system
engine:
Engine sump:
Engine sump and filter:
Engine sump:
Engine sump and filter:
Gearbox/
differential casing: kg
Power steering:
Hydraulic brake circuit:
Windscreen washer
reservoir:
(*) Do not top up with oil having specifications different from the oil present in the car.
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litres litres litres
litres
litres litres litres litres litres litres
litres
litres
kg
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Lubricants and
greases for trans-
missionSAE 80W EP oil exceeding API Gl4 and MIL-L-2105
specifications.
‘ATF DEXRON II D LEV’ oil
Molybdenum disulphide, lithium-soap based grease,
water resistant N.L.G.I. consistency =2
o Synthetic fluid, NHTSA n 116, DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J 1703
Protective inhibited monoethylene glycol based
antifreeze compound, CUNA NC 956-16
Alcohol, water and surfactants mixture CUNA
NC 956-II
ZC 75/FF
GI/E F7
MRM 2
TUTELA TOP 4
PARAFLU UP
SC 35Manual transmissions
and differentials
Hydraulic power
steering
CV joints
Hydraulic Brake and
hydraulic clutch
commands
Use percentage:
Mixture of 40% PARAFLU-
UP & 60% demineralized
water
Use percentage:
10% of fluid SC 35
and 90% distilled
water Hydraulic
brake/clutch fluids
Radiator antifreeze
Windscreen
window washer
fluid Use Fluid and lubricant specificationsGenuine fluids and Applications
for correct car operation lubricants
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DEVICES
Key with remote control .............. 8
Key without remote control ......... 10
Load limiters .................................... 80
Main beam headlights
- bulb replacement ........................ 122
- control ........................................... 51
- flashing ........................................... 51
Multi functional display ....................
21
Number plate light ......................... 125
Oddment compartments .............. 60
Paint ................................................... 155
Parking ................................................ 96
Performance ...................................... 170
Plates
- model plate ...................................
171
Pollen filter .........................................
149
Power steering fluid .........................149Power windows ................................ 65
Pretensioners .................................... 80
Prolonged car inactivity .................. 100
Protecting the environment ........... 76
Radio transmitters and cellular
telephones .................................... 74
Radio navigation presetting system.. 73
Rear ceiling lights
- bulb replacement ........................ 126
- control ........................................... 54
Rear door emergency
lock device .................................... 64
Rear fog lights
- bulb replacement ........................ 123
- control button ............................. 57
Rearview mirrors
- door mirrors ................................ 35
- driving mirror ...............................
36Refueling ............................................. 75
Rev. counter ....................................... 14
Reversing light ...................................
123
Rubber hoses .................................... 153
Safety ................................................. 77
Seat adjustment ................................ 32
Seat belts
- general instructions .................... 81
- load limiters ................................. 80
- maintenance ................................. 83
- using the seat belts .....................
78
Seats
- adjustment .................................... 32
- cleaning ......................................... 157
- tilting (rear seats) ........................ 68
Side lights
- control ...........................................
42
bulb replacement ........................... 121
Smart washing ................................... 53
Smoker’s kit ....................................... 62
Sound system .................................... 73
Spark plugs
- type ................................................ 162
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Speedometer ..................................... 14
Starting and driving ..........................
93
Starting the engine
- bump starting ...............................
113
- diesel engines ............................... 94
- emergency start-up .................... 112
- ignition switch .............................. 12
- jump starting ................................ 112
- petrol engines ..............................
93
- stopping the engine .................... 95
- warm up the engine after
just started ...................................
95
Steering .............................................. 164
Steering column lock .......................
12
Steering wheel ...................................
35
Sun visors ........................................... 63
Suspensions ....................................... 164
Symbols ............................................... 6
Tailgate .............................................. 67
Technical specifications ................... 159
Third brake light ...............................
125
Top speeds .........................................
99
Towing the car .................................. 135
Transmission ......................................
162Ty r e s
- replacing a wheel ........................ 113
- maintenance .................................
152
- reading tyre markings ................ 165
- standard tyres ..............................
167
- cold tyre inflation pressure ....... 168
Using the manual gearbox ............ 97
Warning lights and messages ...... 101
Weights .............................................. 171
Wheel .................................................
165
- replacing a wheel ........................ 113
- spare wheel .................................. 165
- wheel geometry .......................... 165
Wheel rims
- understanding rim marking .......
166
Windscreen washing ........................ 53
Window winders .............................. 65
Windscreen washer
- control ........................................... 53
- fluid level ....................................... 147
Windscreen wiper
- blades .............................................
153
- control ........................................... 53
- spray nozzles ................................
154
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