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HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It's integral to the ESP system. It automatically
activates with the following conditions:
❒uphill: vehicle stationary on a road with a gradient
higher than 5%, engine running, brake pedal
pressed and gearbox in neutral or gear other than
reverse;
❒downhill: vehicle stationary on a road with a
gradient higher than 5%, engine running, brake
pedal pressed and reverse gear engaged.
At pickup the ESP system control unit will keep
brake force on wheels until reaching the torque
suitable for starting, or in any case for max. 2
seconds in order to pass easily from the brake pedal
to the accelerator pedal.
When 2 seconds have elapsed, without any
departure having taken place, the system is
automatically deactivated, gradually releasing the
braking pressure. During this release stage, the
typical brake disengagement noise indicating that the
vehicle is going to move imminently will be heard.
Failure indications
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is not a parking
brake; therefore, never leave the vehicle without
having engaged the handbrake, turned the engine off
and engaged the first gear.WARNING
For the correct operation of the ESP and
A
SR systems, the tyres must be the
same make and type on all wheels, in perfect
condition and, above all, of the type, make and
size recommended.
ASR SYSTEM (Anti-Slip Regulation)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is a traction control system that cuts in
automatically every time one or both drive wheels
slip.
Depending on how slippery the road is, two different
control systems are activated:
❒if slipping involves both driving wheels, the ASR
function intervenes reducing the power
transmitted by the engine;
❒if the slipping only involves one of the drive
wheels, it intervenes automatically braking the
wheel that is slipping.
The action of the ASR system is especially useful in
the following conditions:
❒slipping of the inner wheel round bends due to
dynamic variations in the load of excessive
acceleration;
❒excessive power transmitted to the wheels, also in
relation to road surface conditions;
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USING THE GEARBOX
To engage the gears, press the clutch pedal fully and
shift the gear lever A fig. 113 into one of the
required positions (the diagram is shown on the
knob).
IMPORTANT Reverse may be engaged only when the
vehicle is at a standstill. With the engine running,
wait for at least 2 seconds with the clutch pedal fully
depressed before engaging reverse to prevent
damage to the gears and grating.
WARNING
Depress the clutch pedal fully to change
gear
correctly.There should be no
obstacles on the floor underneath the pedals;
make sure that mats are always flat and do not
interfere with the pedals.
Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted, even if
slight , could lead over time to premature
wear of the gearbox internal components.The
clutch pedal should be used only for gear
changes. Do not drive with your foot resting on
the clutch pedal, however slightly.The electronic
clutch control could cut in by interpreting the
incorrect driving style as a fault (for versions/
markets, where provided).
fig. 113F0T0055
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IN AN EMERGENCY
In an emergency, we recommend that you call the freephone number found in the Warranty
Booklet.You can also go to the www.fiat.com website to find your nearest Fiat Dealership.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Go to a Fiat Dealership immediately if warning light
comes on steady on the instrument panel.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, the engine may be started using
an auxiliary battery with capacity either the same
or a little higher than the flat one.
Proceed as follows to start the engine fig. 114:
❒connect positive terminals (+ near the terminal) of
the two batteries with a jump lead;
❒with a second lead, connect the negative terminal
(-) of the auxiliary battery to an earthing point
on the engine or the gearbox of the vehicle to
be started;
❒start the engine;
❒when the engine has been started, remove the
leads reversing the order above.
If after a few attempts the engine does not start, do
not keep trying but contact a Fiat Dealership.IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the negative
terminals of the two batteries: sparks could ignite
explosive gas released from the battery. If the
auxiliary battery is installed on another vehicle,
prevent accidental contact between metallic parts of
the two vehicles.
Strictly avoid using a rapid battery
charger for jump starting: this could
damage the system electronics and the
ignition and engine supply control units.
fig. 114F0T0189
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WARNING
If a fuse blows again, contact a Fiat
Dealer
ship.
Never replace a blown fuse with metallic
wires or other material.
WARNING
Never replace a fuse with another
h
aving higher amperage; FIRE HAZARD.
WARNING
If a general protection fuse (MEGA-
FUSE
, MIDI-FUSE) is activated, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Remove the key from the ignition and
s
witch off or disable all devices before
replacing a fuse.
WARNING
Contact Fiat Dealership if a safety
sys
tem (air bags, brakes), engine system
(engine, gearbox) or steering system general
protection fuse blows.
To identify the protective fuse, see the tables on the
following pages.
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Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Top up fluid levels (engine coolant, brake fluid, battery, wind-
screen washer, etc.)●●●●●●
Check engine control system operation (through diagnostic inter-
face)●●●●●●
Check mechanical gearbox fluid●●
Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides (or every 6
months)●●●●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (or every 24 months)●●●●●●
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●●
Change pollen filter (or 12 months)●●●●●●
Change engine oil and filter every 12 months if the vehicle is driven mainly in towns.
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REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, top up:
❒engine coolant level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen wash/wipe system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window wiper
blades.
Check and top up, if required, the engine oil level
every 3,000 km.
You are recommended to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have been designed
and produced specifically for Fiat vehicles (see
“Capacities” table in the “Technical specifications”
section).
HEAVY USAGE OF THE VEHICLE
Should prevailing use of the vehicle be under one of
the following specially heavy conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
sub-zero outside temperatures;
❒engine often idling, or driving long distances at low
speed (e.g. door to door deliveries) or long period
of idleness;
❒urban trips;
perform the following inspections more frequently
than shown on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad condition and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and tubes (exhaust - fuel -
brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge status and fluid (electrolyte)
level (refer to "Battery - Check state of charge
and electrolyte level" paragraph in this chapter);
❒visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive
belts;
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ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK
VERSIONS
Version Engine code
1.3 Multijet199A2000
The following body version code and key are an
example that may be applied to all body version
codes.
Example:
225BXB1AAX
Key :
225Model
BBody
XBEngine
1Traction
ATransmission
AXVersionBODY
AQubo M1 (5 seat)
CQubo N1 (4 seats)
ENGINES
XA1.4 petrol Euro 4
XB1.3 Multijet 75 HP Euro 4
XCMethane
XD1.3 Multijet 75 HP Euro 5
XE1.3 Multijet 95 HP Euro 5
XF1.4 petrol Euro 5
DRIVE
1Front
TRANSMISSION
AMechanical gearbox
1Comfort/Dualogic gearbox
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FUEL SYSTEM
Versions Fuel system
1.3 Multijet 75 HPElectronically controlled Common Rail Multijet direct injection with turbocharger and
intercooler
WARNING
Modifications or repairs to the fuel supply system that are not carried out properly or do not
tak
e the technical specifications of the system into account can cause malfunctions leading
to the risk of fire.
TRANSMISSION
Versions Gearbox Clutch Traction
1.3 Multijet 75 HPFive forward speed plus
reverse with synchronizers
for the engagement of the
forward speedsHydraulic drive Front
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