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Do not start the engine while
the car is being towed.
WARNING
Clean the threaded housing
carefully before fastening
the ring. Make sure that the ring is se-
curely fastened before towing the car.
WARNING
Release the steering wheel
lock before towing (see “Ig-
nition device” in “Dashboard and
controls”). The brake booster and
power steering will not work while the
vehicle is being towed. You will there-
fore need to apply more force to the
brake pedal and steering wheel. Do
not use bendy cables for towing and
avoid jerking. Make sure not to dam-
age parts in contact with the car
while towing. Respect the rules of the
highway code when towing the car,
specifically in relation to the towing
device and road conduct.
WARNING
The front and rear tow
hooks should be used only
for emergencies on the road. You are
allowed to tow the car for short dis-
tances using an appropriate device in
accordance with the highway code
(a rigid bar), to move the vehicle on
the road in readiness for towing or
transporting via a breakdown vehicle.
Tow hooks MUST NOT be used to
tow vehicles off the road or where
there are obstacles and/or for tow-
ing operations using cables or other
non-rigid devices.
Respecting the above conditions,
towing must take place with two ve-
hicles (one towing, the other towed)
aligned as much as possible along the
same centre line.
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WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-
ing the spare, every two weeks and before
long journeys. The pressure should be
checked with the tyre rested and cold.
It is normal for the pressure to increase
when the car is used; for the correct tyre
inflation pressure, see “Wheels” in the
“Technical specifications” section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wear fig. 8:
A normal pressure: tread evenly worn.
B low pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
C high pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
The tyres must be replaced when the
tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In all cas-
es, follow the laws in force in the coun-
try where you are driving.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
❒Where possible, avoid braking sudden-
ly, wheel-spinning and crashing into
curbs, potholes or other obstacles.
Long distances on uneven roads can
damage the tyres;
❒check the tyres regularly for cuts on the
sides, swelling or irregular tread wear.
Go to a Fiat Dealership if required.
❒avoid overloading the car when travel-
ling: this may cause serious damage to
the wheels and tyres;
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop the vehicle
immediately and change it to avoid
damage to the tyre, the rim, and the
suspension and steering systems;
❒a tyre will age even if it is not used much.
Cracks in the tread and on the sidewalls
are a sign of ageing. In any event, have
the tyres checked by specialised per-
sonnel if they have been fitted for longer
than 6 years. Remember to check the
spare wheel very carefully;
❒in case of replacement, always fit new
tyres, avoiding those with an unknown
origin;
❒if a tyre is replaced, you should also
change the inflation valve;
❒to allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to switch
them every 10-15 thousand kilometres,
keeping them on the same side of the
car so as not to reverse the direction
of rotation.
Remember that the road
holding qualities of your car
also depend on correct tyre pressures.
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The fabric upholstery of your
car is designed to withstand
normal wear and tear for
a long time. Some precautions
are however needed. Avoid prolonged
rubbing against clothing accessories,
such as metal buckles, bosses, Velcro
strips and the like, which by applying
a high pressure on the fabric in a small
area could cause the breakage of some
threads and damage the upholstery.
SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacu-
um cleaner. It is advisable to use a damp
brush on velvet upholstery.
Wipe the seats with a sponge soaked in
a solution of mild detergent and water.
Never use flammable prod-
ucts, such as petroleum
ether or modified petrol, to clean the
inside the car. The electrostatic
charges which are generated by rub-
bing during cleaning may cause a fire.
WARNING
Do not keep aerosol cans in
the vehicle: these could ex-
plode. Aerosol cans must not be ex-
posed to temperatures exceeding
50 °C. When the vehicle is exposed to
sunlight, the temperature inside can
greatly exceed this value.
WARNING
INTERIOR
Check regularly that water is not trapped
under the mats (due to drops from shoes,
umbrellas, etc.), as this could cause the
sheet metal to rust. GENUINE LEATHER STEERING
WHEEL/GEAR LEVER KNOB
These components must be cleaned with
mild soap and water only.
Never use spirits and/or alcohol-based
products.
Before using off-the-shelf products de-
signed for cleaning vehicle interiors, make
sure that they do not contain spirits and/
or alcohol-based substances.
If window cleaner accidentally drips onto
the steering wheel or gear lever knob,
wipe away immediately and then wash the
affected area with mild soap and water.
IMPORTANT When arranging a steering
wheel locking device, be careful not to dam-
age the leather upholstery.
PLASTIC PARTS
It is advisable to clean interior plastic parts
with a damp cloth and a solution of water
and mild, non-abrasive detergent. To re-
move grease and tough stains, use products
designed specifically for cleaning plastics.
These have no solvents and have been de-
signed so that they do not alter the ap-
pearance and colour of the components.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol- or
petrol-based products to clean the in-
strument panel.
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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 186
ENGINE CODES – BODY WORK VERSIONS ............. 188
ENGINE ........................................................................\
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FUEL SUPPLY ......................................................................\
.. 190
TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 190
BRAKES .......................................................................\
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SUSPENSIO NS .....................................................................\
. 191
STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 191
WHEELS ........................................................................\
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PERFORMANCES ................................................................ 195
DIMENSIONS .......................................................................\
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WEIGHTS ........................................................................\
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CAPACIT IES ........................................................................\
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FLUIDS AND LU BRICANTS ............................................. 200
FUEL CONSUMPT ION ...................................................... 202
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torsion beam with interconnected wheels
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BRAKES
1.2 - 1.4 - 1.3 Multijet
Service brakes:
– front disc (self-ventilating for versions/markets, where provided)
– rear drum
Parking brakecontrolled by hand lever, acting on rear brakes
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt on the roads may deposit on the brake disc\
s, reducing braking efficiency the first time the brake s
are applied.
STEERING SYSTEM
1.2 - 1.4 - 1.3 Multijet
Type rack and pinion with electric power steering
Turning circle
(kerb to kerb) m 10,9
Independent wheel McPherson-typeIndependent wheel McPherson-type
with anti-roll bar
SUSPENSION
1.2 1.4 - 1.3 Multijet
Front
Rear
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Tyre inflation pressure ................ 194
Tyres – maintena nce ............................. 179
– reading tyre markings ............ 192
– replaceme nt ............................. 135
– standard .................................... 194
– tyre infl ation ............................ 195
Using the manua l gearbox ......... 114
Warning lights and messages .... 121
Weights .......................................... 197
Wheel geom etry ........................... 194
Wheels – replaceme nt ............................. 135
– spare wh eel .............................. 192
– wheel geom etry ...................... 192
When parked ................................ 113
Window was hing .......................... 49
Windows (cleaning) ..................... 183
Windscreen and rear window wiper blades ................................ 181
Windscreen washer – contro ls .................................... 49
– fluid le vel ................................... 176
Windscreen wipers – blades ........................................ 181
– contro ls .................................... 49
– nozzles ...................................... 181 Windscreen/rear screen
washing fluid level........................ 176
– warming up the engine once
started ....................................... 114
Starting up an d driving ................. 109
Start&Stop system ......................... 79
Steering lo ck .................................. 12
Steering sy stem .............................. 191
Steering wheel ad justment ......... 35
Storage compartments ................ 56
Storing the car ............................... 120
Sun visor s ....................................... 59
Suspensions .................................... 191
Symbols ........................................... 6
Tailgate .......................................... 65
Technical data ................................ 185
Third brake light ........................... 151
Tool ki t ........................................... 136
Top sp eeds ..................................... 195
Towing the car .............................. 163
Towing tra ilers .............................. 116
– installing the tow hook .......... 117
Transmissi on .................................. 190
Trip Computer ............................. 30
Trunk ............................................. 65 – extension .................................. 66
– opening and closing the boot 65
– opening the boot in an emergency ................................ 65
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may \
vary according to the versions.
1. Side adjustable air vents - 2.Side fixed air vents - 3.Right steering column stalk: windscreen , rear window wiper and trip com-
puter controls - 4. Instrument panel - 5. Left steering column stalk: external lights - 6.Dashboard controls - 7. Central adjustable air
vents - 8. Upper fixed air vent - 9. Front passenger’s air bag - 10. Glovebox - 11.Sound system (where provided) - 12. Heat-
ing/ventilation/climate controls - 13.Ignition switch - 14. Driver’s air bag - 15. Steering wheel adjusting lever - 16.Control plate:
front fog lights/rear fog lights/headlight aiming device/digital display\
/multifunction display.
F0M0426mfig. 1
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