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TIONS
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fig. 180 – 1.4 versions
fig. 181 – 1.3 Multijet versions without DPFF0V0076m
F0V0187m
CHECKING LEVELS
A. Engine oil filler
B. Engine oil dipstick
C. Engine coolant
D. Windscreen washer fluid
E. Brake fluid
F. Battery
G. Power steering fluid
Never smoke while
working in the engine
compartment: flammable gases
and vapours may be present.
Fire hazard.
WARNING
When topping up, be
careful not to confuse the
various types of fluids:
they are all mutually incompati-
ble and may severely damage
your vehicle.
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Rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering
11.2 (*)/12.5 (
)
self-ventilated discs
drum
controlled by hand lever, acting on rear brakes
Independent McPherson type
Multi-link independent, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers
and anti-roll bar (according to version)
BRAKES
1.4 – 1.3 Multijet – 1.6 Multijet – 2.0 Multijet
Service brakes: front
rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt on the roads may deposit on the brake discs, reducing braking efficiency the first time the
brakes are applied.
SUSPENSION
1.4 – 1.3 Multijet – 1.6 Multijet – 2.0 Multijet
Front
Rear
STEERING
1.4 – 1.3 Multijet – 1.6 Multijet – 2.0 Multijet
Type
Turning circle
(kerb to kerb)
(*) Short wheelbase (
) Long wheelbase
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Brake fluid
– checking levels
and topping up ................. 203
– specifications .................... 248
Brake lights
– bulb replacement.............. 176
Brakes
– brake fluid (type) ..... 246-248
– checking levels
and topping up ................. 203
– handbrake.......................... 135
– technical specifications .... 225
Bulbs
– bulb types .................170-171
– general information
on replacement ............... 169
Capability for Isofix
child seat .............................. 125Capacities
– technical data
(quantities) ........................ 246
Carrying children .................. 120
Carrying children safely ....... 125
– Isofix child seat
capability .............................125
Catalytic converter .............. 113
Central locking ........................ 77
Changing a wheel .................. 156
– general information
and warnings .................... 156
– tyre and wheel types ....... 228
– tyre inflation pressure .... 229
Changing bulbs
– bulb types ......................... 170
– exterior ............................. 172
– general information ........ 169
– interior .............................. 178Checking levels ...................... 199
– brake fluid ......................... 204
– engine coolant ................. 203
– engine oil ........................... 202
– windscreen/rearscreen/
headlamp washer fluid ... 203
Child safety device .................. 80
Child seats .............................. 120
– capability for Isofix child
seat ..................................... 125
– suitability for using
child seats .................124-127
Cigar light
er ............................. 58
Cleaning and maintenance
– body.................................... 214
– engine compartment ...... 216
– fabric seats ........................ 217
– interiors ............................ 216
– leather upholstery ........... 217
– plastic parts....................... 217
– windows .............................. 61
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DPF (diesel particulate
filter) ...................................... 114
Electrical/electronic devices 110
Emergency starting................ 155
– bump starting ................... 166
– jump starting .................... 155
Emissions of CO
2................. 253
End of vehicle life .................. 255
Engine codes........................... 221
Engine compartment
– checking levels ................. 199
– opening/closing
the bonnet .......................... 91
– washing .............................. 216
Engine coolant
– checking levels
and topping up ................. 203
– specifications .................... 248
– temperature gauge
and warning light................. 13Engine coolant temperature
gauge ........................................ 13
– type of coolant ................ 248
Engine coolant temperature
overheating warning light .. 145
Engine coolant
– checking levels and
topping up ......................... 203
– specifications .................... 248
Engine cooling
– checking levels
and topping up ................. 203
– specifications .................... 248
Engine immobiliser
(Fiat CODE) ............................. 4
Engine marking ...................... 220
Engine oil consumption ....... 201
– consumption .................... 202
– engine oil specifications .. 247Engine oil
– checking levels
and topping up.................. 202
– consumption .................... 202
– specifications .................... 247
Engine starting ....................... 133
– emergency starting ..134-155
– ignition switch .......................9
– procedure for Diesel
versions ..............................134
– procedure for petrol
versions.............................. 133
– stopping the engine ........ 135
– warming up the engine .. 134
Engine
– engine immobiliser
(Fiat CODE) ......................... 4
– identification codes .......... 221
– marking .............................. 220
– technical data ...................223
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Setting the clock....................... 22
Side air bags (side bag -
window bag) ......... 130-131-132
– general warnings ............. 131
Side/taillights
– front bulb replacement ... 172
– rear bulb
replacement..............175-176
– switching on......................... 59
Sliding side doors ..................... 78
Smart washing
(windscreen wipers) ............. 61
Snow chains ........................... 141
Sockets ................................72-73
Spare wheel ........................... 228
– technical specifications .... 228
Spark plugs (type).................. 223
Speed block system .............. 102
Speedometer .....................14-19
Start&Stop system................. 104Starting and driving ............... 133
Steering lock and ignition
switch ........................................ 9
Steering wheel adjustment .... 39
Steering wheel levers ....... 59-61
Steering wheel lock.................... 9
Steering wheel
– adjustment lever ................ 39
– turning circle..................... 225
Steering
– steering wheel adjustment
lever ..................................... 39
– technical data ................... 225
Sun visors ................................. 75
Suspensions ............................ 225
Switching courtesy lights
on/off ....................................... 69
Symbols ....................................... 4Tailgate
– emergency opening from
the inside........................85-86
– opening with remote
control ............................... 6-7
Technical specifications. ....... 219
Third brake light.................... 176
Top speeds ............................. 229
Topping up the engine oil ... 202
– specifications .................... 247
Tow hook
– installation ................189-190
Towing the vehicle ...............189
Towing trailers ......................
139
Trailer (towing) .............189-190
– installing the tow
hook ..........................189-190
Transmission
– technical data ................... 224