2010 FIAT LINEA RHD phone

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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.
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
Fiat Group Automobiles South Africa (Pty) Ltd
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The airbags are not deployed in the event
of collisions of low severity (for which the
withholding action of the seat belts is suf-
ficient). For this reason, the seat belt must
be worn at all times. In the case of side
collisions, the seat belts hold occupants in
the correct position and prevent being
thrown out of the car by a very violent
collision. DRIVER’S FRONT AIR BAG fig. 11
It consists of an instant-inflating cushion
contained in a special recess in the cen-
tre of the steering wheel.
Do not apply stickers or oth-
er objects on the steering
wheel, passenger side airbag cover or
side upholstery on roof. Do not place
objects on the passenger side dash-
board because these could interfere
with the correct opening of the airbag
(e.g. mobile phones) and cause severe
injury to occupants.
WARNINGIn the event of a collisio n, a person not
wearing a sea t belt may be thrown for-
ward and con into contact with the bag
before it has fully opened. The protection
offered by the cushion is reduced in such
a case.
Front air bag may not be activated in the
following situations:
in collisions against highly deformable
objects not affecting the car front sur-
face (e.g. bumper collision against guard
rail, etc.);
jamming of the car underneath other
vehicles or protective barriers (e.g. un-
derneath a truck or a guard rail); in this
case, the bags would offer no addition-
al protection with respect to the seat
belt and their deployment is unneces-
sar y. No deployment in such cases is
consequently not the sign of a fault.
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX


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IMPORTANT Check the battery charge
once a year, preferably before the begin-
ning 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 run-
ning with the key off are installed, partic-
ularly after-market. CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with one
having the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications is
fitte d, the service intervals given in the
“Service schedule” in this section will no
longer apply.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s in-
structions for maintenance.Incorrect assembly of electric
and electronic devices may
cause severe damage to your
car. Go to a Fiat Dealership
if you want to install accessories (al-
gge st the most su itabl e devi ces and
advise you if a higher capacity battery
needs to be installed.
Batteries contain very dan-
gerous substances for the en-
vi ronm ent . You are recom-
mended to go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the battery rep-
laced where the old battery will be dis-
posed of respecting both the environm-
ent and the laws in force.
If the car is left for long peri-
ods in very cold environ-
ments, remove the battery and store it
in a warm place to prevent freezing.
WARNING
Battery liquid is poisonous
and corrosive. Avoid contact
with the skin and eyes. Keep naked
flames and sources of sparks away
from the battery: risk of fire and ex-
plosion.
WARNING
Running the battery with an
excessively low liquid level
will damage the battery beyond re-
pair and even cause an explosion.
WARNING
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
AND CONTROLS
DEVICES
SPECIFICATIONS
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
DASHBOARD
SAFETY
TECHNICAL
arms, mobile phone, etc.): they will su-
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CAR
MAINTENANCE
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
SAFETY
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES IN AN
EMERGENCY INDEX
AND CONTROLS
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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