2010 FIAT QUBO Heating

WARNING
Remember that the road holding
qu
alities of your vehicle also depend on
the correct inflation pressure of the tyres.
WARNING
Excessively low pressure will cause
o
verheating of the tyre and may cause
severe tyre damage.
WARNING
Do not exchange the tyres from the left
to
the right of the vehicle and vice versa.
WARNING
Do not repaint alloy wheel rims at
temper
atures higher than 150°C.The
mechanical characteristics of the wheels might
be compromised.
RUBBER LINES
Follow the requirements in “Scheduled Servicing
Plan” in this section carefully for brake and fuel
rubber lines.
Ozone, high temperatures and a prolonged lack of
fluid in the system may cause hardening and cracking
of the tubes, which could result in leaks. Careful
inspections are therefore necessary.
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WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
BLADES
Regularly clean the rubber part using appropriate
products; TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 is
recommended.
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is misshapen or
worn. In any event, it is advisable to replace them
approximately once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the possibility
of damage to the blades:
❒make sure that the rubber part is not stuck to the
windscreen at sub-zero temperatures. Use an
antifreeze product to release it if required;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in addition to
protecting the blades, this prevents the electric
motor from overheating;
❒do not operate the windscreen and rear window
wipers on dry glass.
WARNING
Driving with worn wiper blades is a
ser
ious hazard, because visibility is
reduced in bad weather.Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Proceed as follows:
❒lift up the windscreen wiper arm and position the
blade so that it forms a 90° angle with the arm;
❒press tabs A fig. 174 and remove the blade from
the arm;
❒install the new blade by inserting the straps into
the supplied housings of the arm. Make sure that
the new blade is secured in position.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Proceed as
follows:
❒raise the cover A and remove the arm from the
vehicle by loosening nut B that fastens it to the
pivot pin;
fig. 174F0T0087
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For example, it is advisable to wash the vehicle more
often in areas with high atmospheric pollution or if
you are travelling on roads sprinkled with salt.
To wash the vehicle properly, proceed as follows:
❒wash the body using a low pressure jet of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over
the bodywork, frequently rinsing with the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or a
chamois leather.
If you put the vehicle through a car
wash, take heed of the following:
❒remove the antenna from the roof so it does not
get damaged;
❒the car wash should use water added to a soapy
solution;
❒rinse thoroughly to avoid soap marks staying on
the bodywork or less visible parts.
Some car washes with old-style blades
and/or in a poor state of repair can
damage the paintwork, facilitating the
formation of lines that give the paint a dull/misty
appearance, especially on dark colours. If this
happens, lightly polish the paintwork with
appropriate products.
Dry the less visible parts particularly carefully, such
as the door frames, bonnet and the headlight frames,
where water may stagnate more easily. It is a good
idea to leave the vehicle outdoors for a while after
washing it to give water time to evaporate.Do not wash the vehicle after it has been left in the
sun or with the bonnet hot: this may alter the shine
of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts should be cleaned in the same
way as the rest of the vehicle. Where possible, do
not park the vehicle under trees; the resinous
substances released by many species give the paint a
dull appearance and increase the possibility of rust.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings should be washed
off immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
Detergents cause water pollution.The
vehicle should be washed in areas
equipped for collecting and purifying the
liquid used in the washing process.
Windows
Use specific detergents to clean the windows. Also
use clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass or
altering the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window gently with a
cloth in the direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
At the end of each winter, thoroughly wash the
engine compartment, taking care to avoid spraying
the water jet directly onto the electronic control
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– Front airbag passenger's
side .......................................... 106
– Manual deactivation of
passenger front airbag
and side bag ........................... 107
Front ceiling light ....................... 151
Front ceiling light with map
reading lights (changing a
bulb) ............................................ 152
Front light clusters
(changing a bulb) ...................... 146
Front light clusters .................... 146
Front power socket ................... 55
Fuel cap ......................................... 88
Fuel consumption ...................... 208
Fuel cut-off system ..................... 89
Fuel filter (water in fuel
warning light) ............................ 127
Fuel level indicator ..................... 13
Fuel reserve warning light........ 126
Fuel (reserve warning light) ..... 126
Fuel system.................................. 192
Fuses (replacement) . 154-156-160
Gear lever................................... 115
Generic failure indication
warning light.............................. 128
Generic failure indication
(warning light)........................... 128Glove compartment................... 55
Glow plug preheating fault
warning light.............................. 126
Glow plugs (preheating/fault
warning light) ............................ 126
Glow plugs preheating
warning light.............................. 126
Handbrake ................................... 113
Handbrake lever ......................... 113
Handbrake (warning light) ....... 120
Hazard lights ................................ 53
Headlight alignment
corrector .................................... 73
Headlights
– Headlight alignment
corrector................................. 73
– Light beam direction ............ 73
Headrest
– Front ........................................ 32
– Rear .......................................... 33
Heating and ventilation ............. 38
Heating and ventilation
system; ........................................ 37
Heavy use of the vehicle .......... 170
Hill Holder (system) .................. 78
How to warm up the engine
after it has just started ........... 112
Identification data ..................... 188Ignition switch
– Ignition ..................................... 12
– Steering lock........................... 12
In an emergency ......................... 131
Inflation pressure ....................... 198
Inflation procedure .................... 140
Injection system/EOBD
engine control system fault
warning light.............................. 125
Injection system (warning
light) ............................................ 125
Installing
electrical/electronic devices ... 86
Instrument panel ......................... 4
Instruments .................................. 13
Interior fittings ............................ 54
Interiors ....................................... 186
Isofix child seat assembly
setup ........................................... 102
Isofix child seats (fitting
arrangement) ............................ 102
– Seat compliance with
child seat use......................... 104
Jack ............................................... 133
Jump starting............................... 131
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