2010 FIAT QUBO wiper blades

SNOW CHAINS
The use of snow chains should be in compliance with
local regulations.
Snow chains may be fitted only to the front wheel
tyres (drive wheels).
Check the tension of the chains after the first few
metres have been driven.
Keep your speed down when snow chains
are fitted: do not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid
potholes, steps and pavements and also
avoid driving for long distances on roads not
covered with snow to avoid damaging the car and
the road surface.
PROLONGED VEHICLE INACTIVITY
If the vehicle needs to be off the road for longer than
one month, the following precautions must be
taken:
❒park the vehicle indoors in a dry and, if possible,
well-ventilated place;
❒engage a gear and check that the handbrake is not
on;
❒disconnect the battery negative terminal and check
the charge (see “Battery” in the “Maintenance and
care”);
❒clean and protect the painted parts using
protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts using
special compounds readily available;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen
and rear window wiper blades and lift them off the
glass;
❒slightly open the windows;
❒cover the vehicle with a piece of fabric or
perforated plastic sheet. Do not use compact
plastic tarpaulins, which prevent humidity from
evaporating from the surface of the vehicle;
❒inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the normal specified
pressure and check it at intervals;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
DIESEL VERSIONS
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if required●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indica-
tors, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger com-
partment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights,
etc.)●●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer/wiper, adjust jets●●●●●●
Check position/wear of windscreen wiper blades●●●●●●
Check front disc brake pad conditions and wear●●●●●●
Check rear drum brake linings condition and wear●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody pro-
tection, rigid and flexible pipes (exhaust - fuel system - braking
system), rubber elements (gaiters - hoses - bushes - etc.)●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet locks, and cleanliness and lubrication
of linkages●●●●●●
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic
tensioner)●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness●●●●●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)●
Replace diesel filter●●●
Replace air cleaner cartridge●●●
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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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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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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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