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Dashboard fuse box FUSE AMPS
+15
(*)
headlamp alignment corrector
F13 5
+15
(*)
Ignition-operated control with inhibition
during engine starting
F31 5
+30
(**)
F36 10
+15
(*)
brake pedal switch (NA)
F37 7,5
Door central locking F38 20
Two-way windscreen washer pump F43 20
Front electric window (driver side) F47 20
Front electric window (passenger side) F48 20
+15
(*)
F49 7,5
+15
(*)
F50 7,5
+15
(*)
F51 5
+30
(**)
F53 7,5
(*)+15 = ignition-operated positive terminal
(**)+30 = battery direct positive terminal (not ignition-operated)
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BATTERY RECHARGINGIMPORTANT The battery recharging procedure is
given as information only. You are advised to contact
a Fiat Dealership to have this operation performed.
Low amperage slow recharging for approximately
24 hours is advised. Charging for a longer time may
damage the battery.
VERSIONS WITHOUT Start&Stop SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Charge the battery as follows:
❒disconnect the negative battery terminal;
❒connect the charger cables to the battery
terminals, observing the polarity;
❒turn on the charger;
❒when it is recharged, turn the charger off before
disconnecting it from the battery;
❒reconnect the negative battery terminal.
VERSIONS WITH Start&Stop SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Charge the battery as follows:
❒disconnect the connector A fig. 146 (pressing the
button B) from the sensor C monitoring the
battery conditions, on the negative pole D of the
battery;❒connect the positive cable of the battery charger
to the positive battery terminal E and the negative
cable to sensor terminal D as shown;
❒turn on the battery charger. At the end of the
charging process, switch the battery charger off;
❒after having disconnected the battery charger,
reconnect connector A fig. 146 to the sensor C as
shown.
WARNING
Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive:
avoid contact with your skin and eyes.
The battery should be charged in a well
ventilated place, away from naked flames or
possible sources of sparks: danger of explosion
and fire.
WARNING
Do not attempt to charge a frozen
battery: it must be thawed first ,
otherwise it may explode. If freezing has
occurred, the battery should be checked by
skilled personnel to make sure that the internal
elements are not damaged and that the body
is not cracked, with the risk of leaking
poisonous and corrosive acid.
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RAISING THE CARIf the car needs to be jacked up, go to a Fiat
Dealership which is equipped with shop jacks and
jack arms.
WARNING
Lift the car exclusively by positioning
the jack arms or the shop jack in the
points illustrated fig. 147.
fig. 146
F0W0229
fig. 147
F0W0032
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TOWING THE CARThe tow hook, which is supplied with the car, is
housed in the tool box, under the carpet in the
luggage compartment.
ATTACHING THE TOW HOOK
Manually remove cap A fig. 148 (front bumper) or A
fig. 149 (rear bumper) pressing the lower part,
take the tow hook B fig. 148 fig. 149 from its housing
in the tool box and tighten it completely on the
front or rear threaded pin.
WARNING
Before towing, turn the ignition key to
MAR and then to STOP without
removing it .The steering column will
automatically lock when the key is removed and
the wheels cannot be steered.
WARNING
Before tightening the hook clean the
threaded housing thoroughly. Make sure
that the hook is fully fastened in the housing
before towing the car.
fig. 148
F0W0021
fig. 149
F0W0022
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WARNING
Whilst towing, remember that as the
assistance of the brake servo and the
electric power assisted steering is not available,
greater force needs to be exerted on the brake
pedal and more effort is required on the
steering wheel. Do not use flexible cables when
towing and avoid jerky movements. During
towing, make sure that the trailer hitch does not
damage any components it is touching.When
towing the car, it is compulsor y to respect
specific highway code regulations relating to
the tow hook and procedures for towing on the
road. Do not star t the engine while towing
the car.
WARNING
The front and rear tow hooks should be
used only for emergencies on the road.
You are allowed to tow the car for short
distances using an appropriate device
in accordance with the highway code (a rigid
bar), to move the vehicle on the road in
readiness for towing or transporting via a
breakdown vehicle.Tow hooks MUST NOT be
used to tow vehicles off the road or where there
are obstacles and/or for towing operations
using cables or other non-rigid devices.
Respecting the above conditions, towing must
take place with the two vehicles (one towing,
the other towed) aligned as much as possible
along the same centre line.
WARNING
Do not use tow hooks for securing the
vehicle on ships.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICINGCorrect servicing is essential in guaranteeing a long
life for the car under the best conditions.
Fiat has therefore arranged a series of checks and
service operations to be carried out every 30,000
kilometres (for petrol versions) or every 35,000
kilometres (for diesel versions).
Check the items on the Scheduled Servicing Plan
(e.g. periodically check level of liquids, tyre pressure,
etc.) before 30,000/35,000 km and between these
services deadlines.
Scheduled Servicing is offered by all Fiat Dealerships
according to a set time schedule. If, during each
operation, in addition to the ones scheduled, the
need arises for further replacements or repairs,these may be carried out only with the explicit
agreement of the Customer. If your car is
used frequently for towing, the interval between one
service operation and the next should be reduced.
WARNING
At 2,000 km from the next service operation the
display will show a message.
The Scheduled Services intervals are set out by the
Manufacturer. Failure to have them carried out
may invalidate the warranty.
It is advisable to inform a Fiat Dealership of any small
operating irregularities without waiting for the next
service.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLANPETROL VERSIONS
Services must be performed every 30,000 km or 24 months.Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of km 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check battery charge status and recharge if necessary●●●●●●
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove
compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary.●●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and tailgate locks and cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)●●●●●●
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear●●●●●●
Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●●
Check and, if necessary, top-up fluid levels (engine cooling, hydraulic clutch/
brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check/adjust clutch pedal travel●●●●●●
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Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of km 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check tensioning of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic tensioner)
(or every 24 months)●●
Check condition of toothed timing drive belt (0.9 TwinAir 85 HP and 0.9
TwinAir Turbo 65 HP engine excluded)●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●●●●●●
Check exhaust gas emissions/smokiness●●●●●●
Check operation of engine management systems (using diagnosis socket)●●●●●●
Check manual gearbox oil level●●
Check tappet clearance and adjust as necessary (1.2 8V 69 HP version)●●●
Replace spark plugs (1.2 8V 69 HP and 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 85 HP versions)
(*)
●●●●●●
Replace spark plugs (0.9 TwinAir 65 HP version)
(*)
●●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)●
(*) On the 0.9 TwinAir versions the following are vital in order to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine:
- only use spark plugs specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the "Engine"
paragraph in the "Technical Specifications" chapter);
- adhere strictly to the spark plug replacement intervals detailed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan;
- it is advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership for plug replacement.
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