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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 pressure to rise when you
are driving. For the correct tyre inflation
pressure, see “Wheels” in section “Tech-
nical specifications”.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wearfig. 12:
Anormal pressure: tread evenly worn.
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
Chigh pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
Tyres must be replaced when the tread
wears down to 1.6 mm. In any case, com-
ply with the laws in the country where the
vehicle is being driven.
fig. 12F0P0191m
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒As far as possible, avoid sharp braking
and screech starts etc. Be careful not
to hit the kerb, potholes or other ob-
stacles hard. Driving for long stretch-
es over bumpy roads can damage the
tyres;
❒periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre wear. If any of
these occur, have the vehicle seen to at
a Fiat Dealership;
❒avoid overloading the vehicle when
travelling: this may cause serious dam-
age to the wheels and tyres;
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop immediate-
ly and charge it to avoid damage to the
tyre, the rim, suspensions and steering
system;
❒tyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread rubber are
a sign of ageing. In any case, if the tyres
have been on the vehicle for over 6
years, they should be checked by spe-
cialised personnel, to see if they can still
be used. Also remember to check the
spare wheel;
❒ In the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of dubious
origin;
❒ If a tyre is changed, also change the in-
flation valve;
❒To allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to change
them over every 10-15 thousand kilo-
metres, keeping them on the same side
of the vehicle so as to not reverse the
direction of rotation.
Remember that road holding
depends also on the correct
tyre inflating pressure.
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Fabric upholstery of your ve-
hicle is purpose-made to
withstand common wear re-
sulting from normal use of the
vehicle. It is however absolutely neces-
sary to prevent hard and/or prolonged
scratching/scraping caused by clothing
accessories like metallic buckles, studs,
“Velcro” fixings, etc. that stressing lo-
cally the fabric could break yarns and
damage the upholstery as a conse-
quence. CLEANING SEATS
AND FABRICS
Remove dust with a soft brush and vacu-
um cleaner. For velvet seats use a damp
brush.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and neutral de-
tergent.Never use flammable prod-
ucts like oil ether or rectified
petrol for cleaning vehicle interiors.
Electrostatic discharges generated by
rubbing during cleaning operations
could cause fire.
WARNING
Do not keep aerosol cans in
the vehicle: they might ex-
plode. Aerosol cans must never be ex-
posed to a temperature above 50° C.
The temperature inside the vehicle
exposed to the sun may go well be-
yond that figure.
WARNING
INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not trapped
under the mats (due to water dripping off
shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which could cause
oxidisation of the sheet metal.STEERING WHEEL/GEAR LEVER
KNOB WITH GENUINE
LEATHER COVERING
These components shall only be cleaned
with water and neutral soap.
Never use spirit or alcohol-based prod-
ucts.
Before using special products for clean-
ing interiors, read carefully label instruc-
tions and indications to make sure they
are free from spirit and/or alcohol-based
substances.
If when cleaning the windscreen with spe-
cial glass products, some drops fall on the
leather covering of the steering wheel/gear
lever knob remove them immediately and
then clean with water and neutral soap.
IMPORTANT Take the utmost care when
engaging the steering lock to prevent
scratching the leather covering.
INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS
For routine cleaning of interior plastic parts
use a soft cloth moistened with water and
neutral soap. Remove grease or persisting
stains using appropriate solvent-free prod-
ucts designed to preserve appearance and
colour of plastic components.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or petro-
leum to clean the instrument panel.
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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 174
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS .............. 177
ENGINE .................................................................................. 179
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ....................................................... 180
TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 180
BRAKES .................................................................................. 181
SUSPENSIONS ...................................................................... 181
STEERING .............................................................................. 181
WHEELS ................................................................................. 182
DIMENSIONS ....................................................................... 185
SIZE OF LOADING COMPARTMENT .......................... 189
PERFORMANCE .................................................................. 189
WEIGHTS AND TOWABLE LOADS ............................. 190
CAPACITIES .......................................................................... 196
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............................................. 197
FUEL CONSUMPTION ...................................................... 199
CO
2EMISSIONS .................................................................. 201
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SUSPENSIONS
90 Multijet - 120 Multijet - 140 Multijet - 165 Multijet
Front
Rear
BRAKES
90 Multijet - 120 Multijet - 140 Multijet - 165 Multijet
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and antifreeze salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency
at first braking.
STEERING
90 Multijet - 120 Multijet - 140 Multijet - 165 Multijet
Type
Minimum steering
cycle m
() Short wheelbase version () Long wheelbase versionMc Pherson independent wheels
twisting axle with spiral spring/pneumatic suspensions (for versions/markets, where provided)
rack and pinion electrohydraulic (hydraulic on 90 Multijet version)
12.18 () / 12.59 () controlled by hand lever, it works on rear brakes disc or drum (for versions/markets, where provided) disc (self-ventilating for versions for versions/markets, where provided)
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Fluid and lubricant quality specifications
for correct vehicle operation
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85
that passes API GL4 and MIL-L-2105 D LEV specifications
Molibdenum organic disulphide, lithium soap based grease,
NLGI 2 consistency
Lubricant for power
That passes ATF DEXRON III specifications
Synthetic fluid for hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems
Synthetic fluid, F.M.V.S.S. n 116, DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J-1704, CUNA NC 956-01
Red protective with antifreeze action
based on inhibited monoethylen glycol
with organic formula based on O.A.T.,
that passes CUNA NC 956-16, astm d 3306 specifications
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants CUNA NC 956-11Applications
Mechanical gearbox and
differential
CV joints
Hydraulic power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Brake and
clutch hydraulic
controls
Cooling circuits, an-
tifreeze proportion:
50% down to –35°C
To be used diluted or
undiluted in windscreen/
rear window washer/
wiper systems Use
Lubricantsand greases
for transmission
Brake fluids
Protective agent
for radiators
Windscreen/
rear window/
headlight washer
fluid Recommended
fluids and lubricants
TUTELA
MATRYX
TUTELA
STAR 500
TUTELA GI/E
TUTELA GI/R
TUTELA TOP 4
PARAFLU
UP
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL
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Handbrake ........................................... 116
Hazard lights ......................................... 61
Head restraints..................................... 23
Headlight washers............................... 53
Headlights
– adjusting headlight beam .............. 81
Heated rear window................30-35-43
Heating and ventilation ....................... 27
Identification data................................ 174
In an emergency ................................... 133
Instrument panel
brightness adjuster............................ 15
Instrument panel.................................. 13
Instruments........................................... 14
Interiors ................................................ 172
Interior equipment.............................. 65
Jack ......................................................... 136
Keys ....................................................... 77
Load recommendations.................... 79
Lubricants (specifications) ................ 197
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ........................... 141
– control ............................................ 47
Manual climate control system ......... 31
Number plate lights ........................... 144
Paint ...................................................... 170
Parking.................................................... 116
Performance ......................................... 198
Pneumatic suspensions ....................... 78
Power steering fluid level................... 163
Power windows/window winders .... 74
Pretensioners........................................ 96
Quick tyre repair kit ........................ 138
Rearview mirrors
– driving mirror................................. 25
– door mirrors .................................. 25
Rev counter ......................................... 14
Reversing lights..................................... 143
Roof rack/ski rack (presetting) ......... 77
Routine maintenance.......................... 157 Engine oil
– checking the level .......................... 160
– consumption ................................ 160
– specifications................................... 197
EOBD system....................................... 87
Fiat CODE .......................................... 6
Fix & Go................................................ 138
Fluid levels (checks)............................. 158
Front fog lights/rear fog lights
– bulb replacement ....................142-143
– control ............................................ 47
Fuel
– filler cap ......................................... 91
– fuel cut-off switch.......................... 64
– fuel gauge......................................... 14
Fuel consumption................................ 199
Fuel cut-off switch............................... 64
Fuel level gauge.................................... 14
Fuses....................................................... 146
Gearbox
– manual gearbox use ...................... 117
Glovebox/oddment
compartments.................................... 65
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– how to warm up the
engine after it has just started .... 115
Steering column lock ......................... 12
Steering column stalks........................ 47
Steering.................................................. 181
Steering wheel...................................... 24
Sun visors .............................................. 68
Suspensions (technical data) .............. 181
Symbols.................................................. 6
Technical specifications..................... 173
Third brake lights................................. 144
Top speeds............................................ 189
Towing the vehicle.............................. 152
Transmission......................................... 180
Tyre pressure (plate).......................... 184
Tyres....................................................... 184
– if a tyre is punctured..................... 135
Vehicle maintenance
– heavy-duty ...................................... 157
– scheduled servicing....................... 154
– service schedule ........................... 155
Ventilation ............................................. 27
Warning lights and
messages............................................. 123
Weights and towable loads ............... 190
Wheels (changing) .............................. 135
Windows
– cleaning............................................ 171
– sliding windows.............................. 69
Windscreen washer
– control ............................................ 50
– liquid level ....................................... 162
Windscreen wiper
– blades............................................... 168
– control ............................................ 50
– nozzles............................................. 170
Windscreen/rear window
wiper blades....................................... 168
Windscreen/rear window/headlight
washer liquid level............................ 162Seat belts
– general instructions....................... 97
– height adjustment .......................... 95
– maintenance.................................... 99
– use .................................................... 94
Seats........................................................ 18
– cleaning ........................................... 172
– front ................................................ 17
_ internal seat disposition .............. 22
– rear................................................... 20
Side/taillights
– control ............................................ 47
– front bulb replacement................. 141
– rear bulb replacement.................. 143
Snow chains .......................................... 121
Sound system........................................ 89
Speed limiter......................................... 57
Speedometer........................................ 14
Speed regulator.................................... 54
Starter motor....................................... 180
Starting the engine
– bump starting ................................. 135
– ignition switch................................ 12
– jump starting ................................... 134
– starting procedure......................... 114