2010 FIAT LINEA RHD Hazard

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CONTROLS
HAZARD LIGHTS fig. 43
They turn on by pressing switch A, r e -
gardless of the position of the ignition key.
When the device is on, the switch is flash-
ing and warning lights e on the pan-
el come blink.
Press the switch again to turn the lights
off.
The use of hazard lights is governed by the
Highway Code of the country you are in.
Keep to the rules.FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(where provided) fig. 44
To turn front fog lights on, press button
, to activate these lights it is necessary
to have the side/taillights switched on.
The warning light on the instrument
cluster will come on at the same time.
Press the button again to turn the lights off.
The use of fog lights is governed by the
Highway Code of the country you are in.
Keep to the rules.
REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 45
Press button to turn these lights on
providing the dipped beam headlights or
the front fog lights (where provided) are
switched on.
The warning light on the instrument
panel will light up.
Either press the button again or switch the
dipped beam headlights and/or fog lights
(where provided) off.
The use of fog lights is governed by the
Highway Code of the country you are in.
Keep to the rules.
fig. 43F0R0047m
fig. 44F0R0048mfig. 45F0R0049m
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TRANSCEIVERS
AND MOBILE PHONES
Radio transceiver equipment (e.g.: e-tacs
mobile phones, HAM radio systems and
the like) shall not be used inside the car
unless a separate aerial is mounted on the
roof.
IMPORTANT The use of similar devices
inside the passenger compartment (with-
out separated aerial) produces radio-fre-
quency electromagnetic fields which,
am-
plified by the resonance effects inside the
passenger compartment,
may cause elec-
trical systems equipping the car to mal-
function. This could compromise safety in
addition to constituting a potential hazard
for the passengers.
In addition, transmission and reception of
these devices may be affected by the
shielding effect of the car body.
As concerns EC-approved mobile phones
(GSM, GPRS, UMTS),
strictly comply with
the instructions for use provided by the
mobile phone’s manufacturer.
ACCESSORIES
PURCHASED BY THE
OWNER
If after buying the car, you decide to install
electrical accessories that require a per-
manent electric supply (alarm, satellite an-
titheft system, etc.) or accessories that in
any case burden the electric supply,
con-
tact Fiat Dealership,
whose qualified
perso nnel, beside s sugge sting the most suitable devices belonging to Linea access-
ories Fiat, will also evaluate the overall elect-
ric absorption,
checking whether the car’s
electric system is able to withstand the
load required, or whether it needs to be
integrated with a more powerful battery.
Be very careful when fitting
non-standard additional
spoilers , light alloy wheels or wheel
cups: they could reduce brake
venti-
lation and consequently brake effi-
ciency in the case of repeated, violent
braking or on long downhill roads.
Make sure that nothing obstructs the
pedal stroke (mats, etc.)
WARNING
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
DEVICE INSTALLATION
Electrical and electronic devices installed
after buying the car by after-market ser-
vice must carry the following label:
auth-
orises the installation of transceiving dev-
ices provided that they are installed accord-
ing to rules of good engineering practice
respecting the manufacturer’s indications
by a specialised centre.
IMPORTANT Traffic police may not allow
the car on the road in the event of
as-
sembly of devices which imply modifica-
tions to the features of the car. This may
also cause lapse of warranty in relation to
faults caused by the change or either di-
rectly or indirectly related to it.
shall
not be liable for damage caused by the
installation of accessories either not sup-
plied or recommended by
and/or installed
in compliance with the provided instruc-
tions.
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SIDE/TAIL LIGHTS
AND LOW BEAMS
(green)
FOLLOW ME HOME
(green)
Side/taillights and low beams
The warning light turns on when side/tail-
lights or low beams are turned on.
Follow me home
The warning light will turn when this de-
vice is active (see “Follow me home” in
section “Dashboard and controls”).
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(green) (where provided)
The warning light turns on
when the front fog lights are turned on.
LEFT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light turns on when the di-
The follow ing sym bols may appe ar on
Instrument Panel, but are not applicable
to the Indian version. rection indicator control lever is moved
downwards or, together with the right in-
dicator, when the hazard warning ligh t
button is pressed.
RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
upwards or, together with the left indica-
tor, when the hazard warning light button
is pressed.
MAIN BEAMS (blue)
The warning light turns on
when the main beams are
turned on.
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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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20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
SERVICE SCHEDULE PETROL VERSIONS
Service coupons shall be performed every 20,000 kms or every 12 months whichever occur first
Thousands of kilometres
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if
necessary
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps,
direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage
compartment light, passenger compartment lights,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen wash/wipe
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear
Check rear drum brake linings condition and wear
Visually inspect conditions and integrity: exterior
bodywork, underbody protection(**), pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts (boots,
sleeves, bushes, etc.), Oil leakage and Coolant leakage, evaporation control system
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and
lever cleanness and lubrication
Visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive belt/s
and accessory drive belt
Replace auxiliary drive belt/s and accessory drive
belt
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust if necessary
Replace fuel filter
Replace air filter cartridge ( )
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SERVICE SCHEDULE DIESEL VERSIONS
Service coupons shall be performed every 15,000 kms
Thousands of kilometres
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if
necessary
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps,
direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage
compartment light, passenger compartment lights,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen wash/wipe
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear,
replace if required
Check rear drum brake linings condition and wear,
replace if required
Visually inspect conditions and integrity: exterior
bodywork, underbody protection, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts (boot, sleeves,
bushes, etc.), Oil leakage and Coolant leakage
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever
cleanness and lubrication
Visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive belt/s
and accessory drive belt, replace if required
Replace drive belt/s and accessory drive auxiliary
belt
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust if necessary
Replace fuel filter15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180Inspection
at 3000 kms
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DEMANDING USE
OF THE CAR
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
trailer or caravan towing;
dusty roads;
short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-
peated 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;
in cities;
perform the following inspections and
shown on the Service Schedule:

check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
visually inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and liquid level
(electrolyte) (see paragraph “Charge
level check” in chapter “Maintenance
and care”);
visually inspect the accessory drive belt
conditions;
check pollen filter
check air cleaner and replace, if re-
quired.
REGULAR
INSPECTIONS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
 engine coolant fluid level; Engine Oil level, every 3,000 km and
brake - clutch fluid level and type;
power steering fluid level;


tyre pressure and conditions;
operation of lights (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
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. If the vehicle is
replacements more frequently than
check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear; frequently than required; replace engine oil and oil filter more
frequently
than required on the service replace spark plugs more
schedules, in particular contact a Fiat
Dealership if a reduction in the
vehicle engine performance is noted;used frequently in dusty or heavily
polluted environments it is
advisable to replace the filtering
elementts more frequently, in
particular it should be replaced if a
reduction of the amount of air
admitted to the passenger
compartment is noted; top up if required;
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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.
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