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BRAKES
Versions Front service brakes Rear service brakes Parking brake
1.3 Multijet 75 HPdisk drumcontrolled by hand lever,
acting on rear brakes
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking
efficiency the first time the brakes are applied.
SUSPENSION
Versions Front Rear
1.3 Multijet 75 HPMc Pherson independent wheels torsion beam
STEERING
Versions Turning circle (kerb to kerb) (m) Type
1.4
10.55rack and pinion with electric power steer-
ing (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided) 1.3 Multijet 75 HP
1.3 Multijet 95 HP
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WHEELS
WHEELS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy wheels. Tubeless radial carcass
tyres. All approved tyres are listed in the Log Book.
IMPORTANT If there are any discrepancies between
the Owner's handbook and the logbook, take the
information from the latter.
Respect the prescribed size to ensure safety of the
vehicle in movement. Fit tyres of the same make and
type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use air chambers with tubeless
tyres.
SPARE WHEEL
Pressed steel rims. Tubeless tyre.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in measured between rims: -1 ±1
mm
The values refer to the vehicle in running order.
CORRECT READING OF THE TYRE
Example: 175/70 R 14 91T(see fig. 180)
175Nominal width (S, distance in mm between
sidewalls)
70Height/width ratio (H/S) as a percentage
RRadial tyre
14Rim diameter in inches (Ø)
91Load index
TMaximum speed index
Maximum speed index
Qup to 160 km/h
Rup to 170 km/h
Sup to 180 km/h
Tup to 190 km/h
Uup to 200 km/h
Hup to 210 km/h
Vup to 240 km/h
Wup to 270 km/h
Yup to 300 km/h
fig. 180F0T0014
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CORRECT RIM READING
Example: 5 1/2J x 14 H2 ET 44(see fig. 180)
5 1/2rim diameter in inches (1).
Jrim drop centre outline (side projection where the
tyre bead rests) (2).
14rim nominal diameter in inches (corresponds to
diameter of the tyre to be mounted) (3 = Ø).
H2shape and number of humps (circumference
measurement which keeps the heel of tubeless
tyres in position on the rim).
ET 44wheel camber (distance between the disc/rim
support plane and the wheel centre line).RIM PROTECTOR TYRES
WARNING
Do not fit wheel cups when using
in
tegral cups fixed (with springs) to the
steel rim and tyres other than factory-fitted
tyres provided with Rim Protector fig. 181. Use
of unsuitable tyres and wheel cups may cause
sudden loss of tyre pressure.
fig. 181F0S0351
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STANDARD RIMS AND TYRES
Versions Rims Standard tyres Snow tyresSpace-saver spare wheel(*)Rim -
Ty r e
1.3 Multijet6Jx15H2-ET44 185/65 R15 88T185/65 R15Q
(M+S)6 Jx15H2-ET44 185/65 R15
185/65 R15T
(M+S)(***)6 Jx15H2-ET44 185/65 R15
6Jx16-ET45 195/55 R16 87T -6 Jx15H2-ET44
(**)185/65 R15(**)
(*) (for versions/markets, where provided)
(***) QUBO Trekking versions
(**) Follow the IMPORTANT note below for correct use of the space-saver spare wheel.
WARNING
Use of the space-saver spare wheel must be strictly reduced to the necessary minimum and
n
ever exceed 80 km/h. An orange warning label is affixed on the space-saver spare wheel
illustrating usage restrictions. Never remove or cover the label.The following information is provided
in four languages on the label:Warning! For temporary use only! 80 km/h max! Replace as soon as
possible with a standard service wheel. Never cover this indication.
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
SizeSTANDARD TYRES
SPARE
WHEEL(*)No load Medium load
Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear
185/65 R15
88T2.3 2.2 2.3 2.1 2.3 2.5
2.5
195/55 R16
87T2.3 2.1 2.3 2.1 2.4 2.4
(*) (for versions/markets, where provided)
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. However, recheck that the value
is correct with the tyre cold.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the pressure prescribed for standard tyres.
When running at speeds higher than 160 km/h, inflate tyres at full-load pressures.
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UseFluid and lubricant specifications for
correct operationGenuine fluids and
lubricantsApplications
Lubricants for
motion transmis-
sionSAE 75W-85 grade synthetic lubricant. Exceeds
API GL 4 PLUS specifications.
FIAT Qualification 9.55550-MX3TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F010.B05Manual gearboxes and
differentials (diesel
versions)
SAE 75W-80 grade synthetic lubricant. Exceeds
API GL 4 specifications. QualificationFIAT
9.55550.TUTELA CAR
EXPERYA
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F178.B06Manual gearboxes and
differentials (diesel
versions)
Molybdenum disulphide grease, for use at high
temperatures.
Qualification FIAT 9.55580.Consistency
NL.G.I. 1-2TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F702.G07Wheel side constant
velocity joints
Grease for constant velocity joints with low fric-
tion coefficient.
Qualification FIAT 9.55580.Consistency
NL.G.I. 0-1TUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F701.C07Differential-side con-
stant velocity joints
Automatic transmission lubricant. Exceeding ATF
DEXRON III specificationsQualification FIAT
9.55550- AG2.TUTELA GI/E
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F001.C94Hydraulic power
steering
Brake fluidSynthetic fluid, NHTSA N. 116 DOT 4, ISO
4925, SAE J-1704, CUNA NC 956-01.Qualifi-
cation FIAT 9.55597.TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F001.A93Hydraulic brakes and
hydraulic clutch con-
trols
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Replacing the battery ................ 178
Replacing the rear window
wiper blade................................ 182
Replacing the windscreen
wiper blades .............................. 182
Rev counter.................................. 13
Right-hand indicator
warning light.............................. 130
Rim Protector............................. 196
Rims and tyres ............................ 194
Roof rack/ski rack ....................... 72
Roof rails....................................... 72
Rubber lines ................................ 181
Saving fuel ................................... 116
Seat belt reminder ..................... 124
Seat belts
– Use ........................................... 91
Seats
– Accessing front seats............ 31
– Foldaway passenger seat...... 29
– Front seats .............................. 28
Securing your load ...................... 70
Side bags .............................. 107-108
Side bags
– Side bag................................... 108Side lights - tail lights
(changing a bulb) ...................... 146
Side lights - tail lights ................. 45
Side lights/tail lights ................... 146
– Warning light ......................... 129
Side/tail lights warning light ..... 129
Snow chains................................. 119
Snow tyres................................... 114
Spare wheel ................................. 194
Speedometer ............................... 13
Spray nozzles .............................. 183
Starting procedure for
diesel versions .......................... 111
Starting the engine.... 111-131-132
Steering ........................................ 193
Steering lock ................................ 12
Steering wheel ............................. 34
Stopping the engine ................... 112
Sun visors ..................................... 56
Suspension ................................... 193
Symbols ......................................... 5
Tail lights/rear fog light
(changing a bulb) ...................... 149
Third brake lights (changing
a bulb)......................................... 150
Third brake lights ....................... 150Tool bag ....................................... 134
Towing the vehicle ..................... 164
Towing trailers ............................ 118
Traction Plus system .................. 80
Transmission ....................... 115-192
Trip computer ............................. 26
Tyres ............................................. 194
Universal Isofix seat
compliance with child seat
use............................................... 104
Useful advice for extending
the life of your battery ........... 179
VIN plate .................................... 188
Warning lights and
messages .................................... 120
Washer fluid for
windscreen/rear window ....... 175
Water in diesel fuel filter
warning light.............................. 127
Weights ........................................ 201
Wheel geometry........................ 194
Wheels and tyres ....................... 180
Wheels ......................................... 194
Window cleaning ........................ 47
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