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SECURING YOUR LOAD
To make it easier to secure your load, there are hooks (in
various quantities depending on the version) fixed to the
floor figs. 91-92.
F0V0047mfig. 93
BONNET
Opening figs. 93-94-95
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A-fig. 93 in the direction indicated by the ar-
row;
❒release catch B-fig. 94, lift the bonnet and, at the same
time, release the support rod C-fig. 95 from its lock-
ing device D-fig. 95, then insert the end of the rod in-
to housing E-fig. 95 of the bonnet (bigger hole) and push
into the safety position (smaller hole), as shown in the
diagram.
If the supporting rod is not positioned cor-
rectly, the bonnet may fall violently. On-
ly perform these operations when the vehicle is
stationary.
WARNING
F0V0122mfig. 92
F0V0114mfig. 91
F0V0048mfig. 9492
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Before opening the bonnet, check that
windscreen wiper arm is not lifted from the
windscreen.
WARNING
When the engine is warm, work carefully
inside the engine compartment to avoid
getting burnt. Keep your hands away from the fan:
it may turn on even with key removed from the
switch. Wait for the engine to cool down.
WARNING
Pay attention to scarves, ties and other
loose-fitting garments. If they accidental-
ly come into contact with moving parts, they may
get caught up and dragged with serious risks for
those wearing them.
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Closing fig. 95
Proceed as follows:
❒Hold the bonnet up with one hand and, with the oth-
er, remove rod C from housing E and fit it back into its
catch D;
❒Lower the bonnet to approximately 20 centimetres
from the engine compartment and let it drop. Make
sure that the bonnet is completely closed and not on-
ly fastened by the safety catch by trying to open it. If
it is not perfectly closed, do not try to press the bon-
net down but open it and repeat the procedure.
For safety reasons, the bonnet must al-
ways be perfectly closed while travelling.
Make sure that the bonnet is perfectly closed and
that the lock is engaged. If you discover whilst dri-
ving that the lock is not fully engaged, stop im-
mediately and close the bonnet in the correct
manner.
WARNING
F0V0049mfig. 95
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F0V0043mfig. 107
EMERGENCY STARTING fig. 107
When jump starting, never connect the negative lead (–)
of the auxiliary battery to the negative pole C of the ve-
hicle battery, but rather to either the false pole B or to
an engine/gearbox earth point.
WARNINGS
When replacing the battery, always go to
the Fiat Service Network. Replace the bat-
tery using a new one of the same type and spec-
ifications.
WARNING
Before opening the bonnet, make sure
that the vehicle is switched off and the key
is in the OFF position. Follow the instructions on
the dedicated plate on the front crossmember. It
is advisable to extract the key when there are oth-
er people in the vehicle.
WARNING
F0V0218mfig. 106a
Versions without dummy pole fig. 106a
In case of car inactivity, special attention must be paid due
to the disconnection of the battery power supply. Proceed
as follows: detach the connector (by pressing button B) from
sensor C for monitoring the battery status installed on the
battery negative pole D. This sensor should never be dis-
connected from the pole except if the battery is replaced.
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F0V0118mfig. 190F0V0117mfig. 192
F0V0116mfig. 191
ENGINE MARKING
This is printed onto the cylinder block and shows the type
and production serial number. BODYWORK PAINT IDENTIFICATION
PLATE fig. 190
This plate is fitted inside the bonnet and contains the fol-
lowing information:
A Paint manufacturer.
B Colour name.
C Fiat colour code.
D Re-spray and touch-up colour code.
CHASSIS MARKING fig. 191-192
These are located respectively:
– on the passenger compartment floor panel, near the right
front seat; open flap A-fig. 191 to access
– on the lower part of the windscreen B-fig. 192
The marking includes:
vehicle model;
chassis number.
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Battery recharging................. 188
Battery...................................... 206
– jump starting .................... 155
– maintenance ..................... 208
– recharge............................. 188
– replacement....................... 207
– tips for extending
battery life ........................ 208
Body (marking) ...................... 220
Body codes.............................. 221
Body marking ......................... 220
Body paintwork
identification plate .............. 220
Body versions ......................... 221
Body
– body version codes ........ 221
– cleaning, care
and maintenance ............. 214Bonnet
– opening/closing ...... 91-92-93
Bookrest.................................... 76
Boot ........................................... 85
– expanding the boot ........... 89
– parcel shelf (removal) ....... 88
– removing the parcel shelf 88
– securing your load ............ 91
Boot courtesy light ................. 67
Boot
– emergency opening from the
inside...............................85-86
– expanding the boot ........... 89
– opening with remote
control ................................... 6
– securing your load ............ 91
Brake Assist system ................ 98 ABS system .............................. 96
Additional brake light
– bulb replacement.............. 176
Adjusting the vehicle interior
lighting ..................................... 20
Air bag deactivation ............. 130
Air filter .................................. 206
Air recirculation ..........46-49-56
Air vents ................................... 43
Antifreeze
– checking levels
and topping up .................. 202
– specifications .................... 248
Ashtray....................................... 75
ASR function .......................... 100
ASR system ............................ 100
Automatic climate control
system ..................................... 51
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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