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IMPORTANT NOTES
❒Avoid braking suddenly, burning starts and violent
knocks against the curb, potholes or other obstacles
if possible. Driving for long stretches over bumpy
roads can damage the tyres;
❒check the tyres regularly for cuts on the sides,
swelling or irregular tread wear. Contact a Fiat
Dealership if required.
❒avoid overloading the car when travelling: 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,
the suspensions and the steering system;
❒a tyre will age even if it is not used much. Cracks in
the tread and on the sidewalls are a sign of ageing.
Have the tyres checked by skilled personnel if they
have been fitted for longer than six years. Also
remember to check the space-saver wheel very
carefully;
❒In the case of replacement, always fit new tyres,
avoiding those with an unknown origin.
❒If a tyre is replaced, also change the inflation valve.
❒to allow an even wear between the front and rear
tyres, it is advisable to change them over every
10-15 thousand kilometres, keeping them on the
same side of the vehicle so as not to reverse the
direction of rotation.
WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, including the space-
saver wheel, approximately 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 vehicle is used; for the correct tyre
inflation pressure, see “Wheels” in the “Technical
specifications” section. Incorrect pressure causes
abnormal tyre wear fig. 231:
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 cases, follow the laws in force in the
country where you are driving.
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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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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
