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CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to keep the running costs of your
car down and lower the amount of toxic
emissions released into the atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out
in accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routine-
ly at an interval of no more than 4 weeks:
if the pressure is too low, consumption
levels increase as resistance to rolling is
higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the car
(especially when driving in town) and its
trim greatly affects consumption and sta-
bility.Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from
the roof as soon as they are no longer
used. These accessories lower air pene-
tration and adversely affect consumption
levels. When needing to carry particular-
ly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount
of time needed. Rear heated window, ad-
ditional headlights, windscreen wipers and
heater fan need a considerable amount of
energy, therefore increasing the require-
ment of current increases fuel consump-
tion (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load
which greatly affects the engine leading to
higher consumption (on average up to
+20%). When the temperature outside
the vehicle permits it, use the air vents
where possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag and
consumption levels.DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine with the car at
a standstill or at idle or high speed: under
these conditions the engine warms up
much more slowly, increasing electrical
consumption and emissions. It is therefore
advisable to move off immediately, slow-
ly, avoiding high speeds. This way the en-
gine will warm faster.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid accelerating when waiting at traffic
lights or before switching off the engine.
This and also double declutching is ab-
solutely pointless on modern cars and al-
so increase consumption and pollution.
Gear selection
As soon as the conditions of the traffic and
road allow, use a higher gear. Using a low
gear to obtain brilliant performance in-
creases consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high
gear increases consumption, emissions an
engine wear.
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Top speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases
with speed. Keep speed as constant as
possible, avoid superfluous braking and ac-
celerating, which cost in terms of both fu-
el and emissions.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently increasing the revs
will greatly affect consumption and emis-
sions: acceleration should be gradual and
should not exceed the maximum torque.CONDITIONS OF USE
Cold starting
Short journeys and frequent cold starts do
not allow the engine to reach optimum
operating temperature. This results in a
significant increase in consumption levels
(from +15 to +30% on the urban cycle)
and emission of harmful substances.
Traffic situations
and road conditions
Rather high consumption levels are tied to
situations with heavy traffic, for example
in queues with frequent use of the lower
gears or in cities with many traffic lights.
Also winding mountain roads and rough
road surfaces adversely affect consump-
tion.
Traffic hold-ups
During prolonged hold-ups (e.g.: level
crossings) the engine should be switched
off.TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT NOTES
For towing caravans or trailers the car
must be fitted with a certified tow hook
and an adequate electric system. Installa-
tion should be carried out by specialised
personnel who release a special document
for circulation on the road.
Install any specific and/or additional rear-
view mirrors as specified by law.
Remember that when towing a trailer,
steep hills are harder to climb, the brak-
ing spaces increase and overtaking takes
longer depending on the overall weight.
Engage a low gear when driving downhill,
rather than constantly using the brake.
The weight the trailer exerts on the car
tow hook reduces by the same amount
the actual vehicle loading capacity. To
make sure the maximum towable weight
is not exceeded (given in the log book) ac-
count should be taken of the fully laden
trailer, including accessories and person-
al belongings.
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Do not exceed the speed limits of the
country you are driving in. In any case do
not exceed 100 km/h.
The ABS system with which
the car may be fitted does
not control the trailer braking system.
Great care should therefore be taken
when driving on slippery road sur-
faces.
Under no circumstances
should the vehicle brake sys-
tem be altered to control the trailer
brake. The trailer braking system
must be fully independent of the ve-
hicle’s hydraulic system.
WARNING
WARNING
INSTALLING THE TOW HOOK
The towing device should be fastened to
the body by specialised personnel ac-
cording to any additional and/or integra-
tive information supplied by the Manufac-
turer of the device.
The towing device must meet current reg-
ulations with reference to 94/20/EC Di-
rective and subsequent amendments.
For any version the towing device used
must match the towable weight of the ve-
hicle on which it is to be installed.
For the electric connection a unified con-
nector should be used which is generally
placed on a special bracket normally fas-
tened to the towing device, and a special
ECU for external trailer light control shall
be installed on the car. For the electrical connection 7 or 13 pins
12VDC connection is to be used (CU-
NA/UNI and ISO/DIN Standards). Follow
the instructions provided by the car man-
ufacturer and/or the tow hitch manufac-
turer.
An electric brake should be supplied di-
rectly by the battery through a cable with
a cross section of no less than 2.5 mm
2.
IMPORTANT Electric brake or other de-
vice shall be used with running engine.
In addition to the electrical branches, the
car’s electric system can only be con-
nected to the supply cable for an electric
brake and to the cable for an internal light,
though not above 15W.
For connections use a preset control unit
with battery cable no less than 2.5 mm
2.
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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 182
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS .............. 184
ENGINE ................................................................................. 185
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ....................................................... 187
TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 187
BRAKES ................................................................................... 188
SUSPENSIONS ....................................................................... 188
STEERING............................................................................... 188
WHEELS .................................................................................. 189
DIMENSIONS ........................................................................ 193
PERFORMANCE ................................................................... 193
WEIGHTS ............................................................................... 194
CAPACITIES........................................................................... 195
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............................................. 196
FUEL CONSUMPTION ....................................................... 198
CO
2EMISSIONS ................................................................. 199
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IDENTIFICATION DATA
You are advised to note the identification
codes. The identification data stamped and
given on the plates and their position are
the following fig. 1:
1- Model plate
2- Chassis marking
3- Bodywork paint identification plate
4- Engine marking.
MODEL PLATE fig. 2
The plate is to be found on the front
crossmember of the engine compartment
and bears the following identification da-
ta:
B- Homologation number.
C- Vehicle type code.
D- Chassis number.
E- Maximum vehicle weight fully loaded.
F- Maximum vehicle weight fully loaded
with trailer.G- Maximum vehicle weight on front axle.
H- Maximum vehicle weight on rear axle.
I - Engine type.
L- Body version code.
M- Spare part code.
N- Smoke opacity index (for diesel en-
gines).
fig. 1
4
21
3F0H0225mfig. 2F0H0760m
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1.216V
1155
500
940
805
1655
1000
400
75
601.4
8V(◊) - 1.416V
1155
500
940
805
1655
1000
400
75
601.3 Multijet
1200
500
940
805
1700
1000
400
75
60
WEIGHTS
Weights (kg)
Empty weight
(including all fluids, fuel tank at 90 %
and with no optional):
Payload (*)
including the driver:
Maximum admitted
loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads:
– trailer with brakes:
– trailer without brakes:
Maximum load on roof:
Maximum load on tow hitch
(trailer with brakes):
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases thus reducing the specified payload.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot an/or on the roof so that they comply with
these limits.
(◊) Engine model provided for certain versions/markets only1.6 Multijet
1275
500
1000
805
1775
1100
500
75
60
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– blades .................................... 176
– nozzles.................................... 177
Rearview mirrors....................... 42
Rev counter ................................ 19
Rims ............................................. 189
Roof racks ................................. 81
Rubber hoses .............................. 176
Safety devices ............................ 93
Seat belts
– general instructions ............ 97
– height adjustment ............... 95
– maintenance ......................... 99
– S.B.R. system ......................... 94
– use .......................................... 94
Seats .............................................. 36
Side/taillights
– bulb replacement ................. 149
– control .................................. 58
Snow chains ............................... 121Symbols ........................................ 9
Technical specifications........... 181
Third brake light
– bulb replacement ................ 151
Towing the car ........................... 159
Towing trailers ........................... 117
Transmission ............................... 187
Transporting children
safely ........................................... 99
Tyres
– snow tyres ............................. 120
– standard ................................. 189
– correct tyre reading ............ 189
Warning lights and
messages.................................... 123
Weights ........................................ 194
Wheel
– spare wheel ........................... 189
– changing ................................ 140 Sound system
– installation ............................ 85
– preset system ...................... 85
Spark plugs .................................. 185
Speedometer .............................. 19
Starting the engine..................... 112
– bump starting ........................ 135
– emergency start-up ............. 113
– ignition switch ..................... 18
– jump starting ........................ 134
– Multijet engines .................... 142
– petrol engines ...................... 112
– stopping the engine ............. 113
– warming up the engine ...... 113
Steering . ...................................... 188
Steering lock .............................. 18
Steering wheel (adjustment) ... 36
Sunroof......................................... 72
Sun visors ................................... 71
Suspensions ................................. 188
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PROVISIONS FOR THE PROCESSING OF A VEHICLE
AT THE END OF ITS LIFE-CYCLE
For years now Fiat has been developing its global commitment towards the safeguarding and protection of the Environment through
the continuous improvement of its production processes and the making of increasingly more “eco friendly” products. With a view
to guaranteeing the best possible service to clients in full observance of environmental standards and in response to the obligations
imposed by European Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles, Fiat offers its clients the possibility to hand in their vehicle* at
the end of its life span without additional costs.
The European Directive, in fact, provides for the take-back of the vehicle without the last holder or owner of the same incurring
expenses due to the fact that the market value of the vehicle is zero or negative. In particular, in almost all of the countries of the
European Union, up until 1st January 2007, take-back of the vehicle free of charge only applies to vehicles registered from 1 July
2002 on, while, from 2007 on, take-back will be carried out free of charge, independently of the year of registration, provided that
the vehicle still contains all its essential component parts (especially engine and body) and is free from additional waste materials.
Our contracted network of authorised treatment facilities has been carefully selected in order to provide a quality service to our
customers by de-polluting and recycling “End of Life Vehicles” to approved environmental standards. To find out the location of your
nearest authorised treatment facility, offering free of charge take-back, simply contact one of our dealers or refer to the Fiat web
site or call the toll free number 00800 3428 0000.
*
Passenger transportation vehicles to seat a max. of nine persons, having a total admissible weight of 3.5 t
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