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FIAT STRADA 2012  Owner handbook (in English) 95
CORRECT USE OF THE VEHICLE
STARTING THE ENGINE 
The vehicle is fitted with an
electronic engine lock device: if the
engine fails to start, see the 
“The Fiat CODE system” paragraph
in the “Kn

Page 99 of 187

FIAT STRADA 2012  Owner handbook (in English) 97
HOW TO WARM THE
ENGINE WHICH HAS JUST
STARTED
– Drive off slowly, letting the engine
turn at medium revs. Do not
accelerate abruptly.
– Do not demand maximum
performance for the first few
kilom

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FIAT STRADA 2012  Owner handbook (in English) 108
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by
pushing, towing or driving downhill. 
This could cause fuel to flow into
the catalytic converter and damage it
beyond repair.
IMPORTANT The brake servo

Page 124 of 187

FIAT STRADA 2012  Owner handbook (in English) 122
If a general protection
fuse (MEGA-FUSE,
MIDI-FUSE) is activated,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Before replacing a fuse,
make sure that the
ignition key has been removed
and that all the othe

Page 133 of 187

FIAT STRADA 2012  Owner handbook (in English) 131
Before screwing on the
tow hook, clean the
threaded pin thoroughly.
Before towing the vehicle,
make sure that the tow ring is
fully screwed onto the
threaded pin.
WARNING
Do not start the engine
w

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FIAT STRADA 2012  Owner handbook (in English) 138
CHECKING LEVELS
Never smoke while
working in the engine
compartment: inflammable
gases and vapours may be
present, constituting a fire risk.
WARNING
When topping up, take
care not to mix up the
va

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FIAT STRADA 2012  Owner handbook (in English) 142
POWER STEERING FLUID 
fig. 156
Check that the oil level with the
vehicle on flat ground and the engine
cold is between the MIN and MAX
marks on the reservoir.
The level may exceed the MAX
mark whe

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FIAT STRADA 2012  Owner handbook (in English) 148
Tyres age even if they are 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 personnel if they have
been fitted for
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