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BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are: atmospheric
pollution, salty air and humidity (coastal areas, or hot
humid climates) and seasonal environmental conditions.
The abrasive action of wind-borne atmospheric dust and
sand, as well as mud and gravel raised by other cars is
also not to be underestimated. On your vehicle, Fiat has
implemented the best manufacturing technologies to
effectively protect the bodywork against corrosion.
These include:
❒painting products and systems which give the vehicle
particular resistance to corrosion and abrasion;
❒use of galvanised (or pretreated) steel sheets, with
high resistance to corrosion;
❒spraying the underbody, engine compartment,
internal wheel arches and other parts with highly
protective wax products;
❒spraying of protective plastic material in the more
exposed points: underdoor, inner mudguard parts,
edges, etc...;
❒Use of “open” boxed sections to prevent
condensation and pockets of moisture which could
cause rust to form inside. Then check that the nozzle holes are not clogged, if
necessary using a needle.
The washer jets should be positioned by adjusting the
angle of the sprays using a small straight-headed
screwdriver.
The jets must be directed at about
1/3of the height from
the window upper edge.
HEADLAMP WASHERS
Check the correct condition and cleanliness of nozzles
at regular intervals.
The headlamp washers come on automatically when the
windscreen washer is operated with the dipped
headlamps on.
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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.
Detergents pollute the environment.
The vehicle should be washed in areas
equipped for collecting and purifying the
liquid used in the washing process.
Glasses
To clean glasses, use specific window cleaner products.
Also use clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass or
damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window inside gently with
a cloth in the direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
Wash the engine compartment thoroughly at the end of
every winter. Be careful not to direct the jet of water
onto electronic control units. Adequately protect the
upper air vents to prevent damage to the windscreen
wiper motor. Have this operation performed at a
specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with the
engine cold and the ignition key in the STOP position.
After the washing operation, make sure that the various
protections (e.g. rubber caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g.:
petrol) or ketones (e.g.: acetone) for cleaning the front
headlight plastic lenses.
Never use flammable products, such as
petrol, ether or rectified petrol, to clean
the vehicle interior. The electrostatic charges
which are generated by rubbing during the
cleaning operation may cause a fire.
WARNING
Do not keep aerosol cans in the vehicle:
risk of explosion Aerosol cans must not
be exposed to a temperature exceeding 50 °C.
When the vehicle is exposed to sunlight, the
internal temperature can greatly exceed this
value.
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INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS
It is advisable to clean interior parts with a moist cloth
and a solution of water and mild soap. Use specific
products for cleaning plastic, without solvents and
specifically designed to prevent damage to the
appearance and colour of the treated parts to remove
grease and tough stains.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol or petroleum to clean
the instrument panel.
LEATHER STEERING WHEEL/GEAR KNOB
These components must be cleaned with mild soap and
water only.
Never use alcohol and/or alcohol-based products.
Before using off-the-shelves products designed for
cleaning car interiors, make sure that they do not
contain alcohol and/or alcohol based substances before
using them.
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 Be careful when using a steering wheel
lock device, where applicable, to prevent damaging the
leather upholstery by rubbing. SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. It is
advisable to use a moist brush on velvet upholstery.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened with a solution
of water and neutral detergent.
The fabric upholstery of your vehicle is
designed to withstand the normal wear
and tear of your vehicle for a long time.
You are however recommended to avoid strong
and/or continuous scratching with clothing
accessories such as metal buckles, studs, Velcro
fastenings and the like, as these items cause stress
of the cover fabric that could lead threads to
break and damage the upholstery.
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– washer fluid for
windscreen/rear
window/headlamps ............ 214
Cigar lighter .............................. 88
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ............................ 223
– engine compartment .......... 225
– front headlights .................... 225
– glasses ................................... 225
– interiors ............................... 225
– leather upholstery .............226
– paintwork ............................ 224
– plastic parts .......................... 226
– rubber tubes ....................... 221
– seats and fabric parts ........ 226
– windows ................................ 225
CO
2emissions........................... 268
Instrument panel .................... 14
Code card................................... 5
Compartment under front
passenger seat ........................ 86
Compartment under the seat .. 36
Controls .................................... 79Cruise Control (constant speed
regulation) ............................... 74
Cruise Control (constant speed
regulator) ................................ 74
Cup/can holder ........................ 87
Dashboard ................................ 3
Daytime lights
– bulb replacement ............... 186
– control ................................. 68
Dead lock (device) .................. 99
Desk/bookrest........................... 90
Dimensions ............................... 237
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ............... 186
– control ................................. 68
Dipped headlights
– bulb replacement ............... 186
– control................................... 74
Direction indicators
– bulb replacement ....... 187-189
– control ................................. 69Direction indicators
– control ................................. 69
– front bulb replacement ..... 187
– rear bulb replacement ...... 189
Door lock .................................. 81
Door pockets ........................... 86
Doors ......................................... 96
DPF (diesel particulate filter).... 124
DPF (diesel particulate filter).... 124
EBD system .............................. 108
Electric windows ...................... 103
Electrical power supply and fuel
cut off switch .......................... 82
Electrical/electronic devices
(installation) ............................ 121
Electronic alarm ....................... 10
Engine codes ............................. 228
Engine compartment
– bonnet opening/closing ..... 104
– checking the levels ............. 209
– washing.................................. 225
Engine coolant fluid
– checking the level ............... 214
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– headlight alignment
corrector ............................. 107
Headlights (warning
for cleaning) ............................ 225
Heated rear window ............... 80
Heating and ventilation ...........45
– automatic climate control ... 54
– controls ................................ 46
– front window rapid
defrosting/demisting ...48-51-59
– heated rear window and
external rear view mirrors
defrosting/demisting .... 48-53
– interior air recirculation ... 49
– manual climate control ..... 49
– passenger compartment
air vents ............................... 46
Heavy use of the vehicle
(servicing) ................................ 208
Hill Holder system .................. 111
Identification plates ................. 227
– body paintwork .................. 228
– identification data ............... 227Ignition switch .......................... 12
– steering lock ........................ 13
In an emergency ....................... 169
Installation of electrical/
electronic devices .................. 121
Installing the tow hook ........... 151
– assembly diagrams....... 153-154
Interior fittings ......................... 84
Interiors (maintenance) .......... 225
“Isofix” child seat ..................... 134
Keys ........................................... 5
– Code card ........................... 5
– key with remote control .. 6
– key without remote
control ................................. 8
– replacing the battery ......... 8
Knowing your car .................... 3
Light clusters
– front (bulb replacement) .. 184
– rear (bulb replacement) ... 189
Load (warnings) ....................... 147
Load advice................................ 147Load compartment button .... 108
Load limiters ............................. 127
Lubricants (quantity and
products) .........................263-264
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ............... 185
– control ................................. 68
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ............... 185
– control ................................. 68
– flashing the headlights ....... 69
Maintenance and care ............. 205
– regular checks ..................... 208
– Scheduled servicing ........... 205
– Scheduled Servicing
Plan ...................................206-207
–Heavy use of the vehicle .... 208
Manual climate control ........... 49
Moving platform........................ 101
MSR (system) ............................ 112
MSR system................................ 112
Multifunction display ............... 18
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Roof rack ................................... 106
Rubber tubes (servicing) ........ 221
Safety ......................................... 125
– “Isofix” child seat ............... 134
– carrying children safely ..... 130
– seat belts .............................. 125
Saving fuel (warning light) ...... 162
S.B.R. system ............................. 126
Scheduled servicing plan ... 204-206
Scrappage (prescriptions
for handling the vehicle
at the end of its life) .............. 268
Seat belts.................................... 125
– general warnings ................ 128
– load limiters ........................ 127
– maintenance ........................ 129
– pretensioners....................... 127
Seats (positioning of child seats
on seats) ..........................133-136
Seats
– adjustment ................... 31-32
– arm rests ............................... 33
– base plastic cover ............... 37– cleaning ................................ 226
– Combi versions .................. 38
– flap on bench ...................... 36
– headrests ............................. 40
– heating .................................. 35
– Panorama versions ............ 37
– revolving base ............. 33-34
– under-seat compartment... 36
Shelf above the cab ................. 90
Side bags .................................... 139
Side lights
– control ................................. 68
– front bulb replacement ..... 185
– rear bulb replacement ...... 189
– side bulb replacement ....... 193
Ski rack........................................ 106
Sliding side door........................ 100
Sliding side window.................. 100
Snow chains .............................. 155
Speedometer............................. 15
Starting the engine ................... 143
– bump starting ...................... 170– emergency starting ............ 169
– ignition switch ..................... 12
– jump starting ....................... 169
– procedure ............................ 143
– stopping the engine ........... 144
– warming up the engine
once started ........................ 144
Starting up and driving ............ 143
Steering lock.............................. 13
Steering wheel (adjustment) .. 41
Steering
– technical specifications ...... 232
– turning circle........................ 232
Storage compartments ... 84-85
Sun visors .................................. 89
Supply (specifications) ............. 231
Suspension (specifications) .... 231
Symbols ...................................... 4
Tachograph .............................. 105
Technical specifications .......... 227
Telepass (preparation) ............ 122
Third brake light ...................... 192
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Top speeds ................................ 240
Towing the vehicle .................. 203
Traction Plus system ............... 114
Trailer (towing) ........................ 150
– installing the tow hook ..... 151
– warnings ............................... 151
Trailers (towing) ...................... 150
Transmission (specifications) ... 231
Trip computer .......................... 29
TV camera system and rear
visibility display ....................... 92
Tyre inflation pressure ........... 236
Tyres
– changing a wheel ................ 170
– maintenance ........................ 220
– provided ............................... 235
– reading tyre markings ....... 233
– Rim Protector .................... 234
– snow ..................................... 155
– tyre inflation pressure ....... 236
Vehicle identification data ..... 227
Vehicle inactivity....................... 154Vehicle inactivity....................... 156
Ventilation ................................. 45
Warning lights
and messages .......................... 157
Weights ..................................... 241
– chassis cab ........................... 251
– chassis cab with
platform ............................... 247
– chassis cowl ......................... 255
– combi .................................... 259
– crew cab .............................. 257
– lorry ...................................... 243
– Panorama ............................. 262
– van ......................................... 241
Wheel (change) ........................ 170
Wheel geometry....................... 233
Wheels and tyres (servicing) . 220
– specifications ....................... 233
– wheel geometry ................. 233
When parked ........................... 145
When parked ........................... 145
Window cleaning ..................... 225
Window cleaning ..................... 71Window cleaning ..................... 71
Windscreen washer
– control ................................. 71
– fluid level .............................. 214
Windscreen wiper blades ...... 222
Windscreen wipers
– blades .................................... 222
– control ................................. 71
– nozzles .................................. 222
– rain sensor ........................... 73
– Traction Plus ........................ 114