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BATTERYBattery F (see previous pages) does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled water. A
periodic check carried out at a Fiat Dealership
is, however, necessary to check efficiency.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
If necessary, replace the battery with another
genuine battery with the same specifications. Follow
the battery manufacturer's instructions for
maintenance.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE
LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last
longer, observe the following instructions:
❒when you park the car, ensure that the doors,
tailgate and bonnet are closed properly, to prevent
any roof lights from remaining on inside the
passenger's compartment;
❒switch off all roof lights inside the car: the car is
however equipped with a system which switches
all internal lights off automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard
lights, etc.) switched on for a long time when the
engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the negative battery pole;
❒Completely tighten the battery terminals.IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under 50%
for a long time, the battery is damaged by sulphation,
reducing its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (this
can happen as early as -10°C). Refer to the paragraph
"Car inactivity" in "Starting and driving" if the car is
left parked for a long time.
If, after buying the car, you wish to install electrical
accessories which require permanent electrical
supply (alarm, etc.) or accessories which influence
the electrical supply requirements, contact a Fiat
Dealership, whose qualified staff will evaluate the
overall electrical consumption.
WARNING
Battery liquid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames and sources of
sparks away from the battery: risk of explosion
and fire.
WARNING
Using the battery with insufficient fluid
irreparably damages the battery and
may cause an explosion.
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Incorrect installation of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your car. After purchasing your
vehicle, if you wish to install any accessories (car
alarm, car phone, etc .), please contact your Fiat
Dealership, which will suggest the most
appropriate devices for your vehicle, and will,
most importantly, recommend installing a
oversized battery.Batteries contain substances which are
ver y dangerous for the environment . For
battery replacement , contact a Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
If the car will be unused for an extended
period of time in extremely cold
weather conditions, remove the battery and
store it in a heated area to avoid it freezing.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate goggles when
working on or near the battery.
BRAKESThe car is equipped with 4 mechanical wear
detection systems for brake pads: one for each wheel
assembly.
When the brake linings are about to wear out,
pressing the brake pedal, a light hiss is heard: this
indication lasts around 100 km (depending on the
driving style and the route type).
In these circumstances it is still possible, proceeding
with caution, to carry on driving.
In any case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to have the worn brake pads replaced.
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BODY AND UNDERBODY WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against perforation
due to corrosion of any original element of the
structure or body.
For the general terms of this warranty, refer to your
Warranty Booklet.
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paintwork
Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to
prevent the formation of rust.
Maintenance of paintwork consists of washing the
car: the frequency depends on the conditions and
environment where the car is used. For example, in
highly polluted areas, or if the roads are spread
with salt, it is advisable to wash the car more
frequently.To correctly wash the car, proceed as follows:
❒remove the aerial from the roof to prevent damage
to it if the car is washed in an automatic system;
❒if high pressure jets or cleaners are used to wash
the car, keep a distance of at least 40 cm from
the bodywork to avoid damage or alteration.
It should be remembered that the build up
of water can damage the car over a period of time;
❒wash the body using a low pressure jet of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over
the bodywork, frequently rinsing the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or a
chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door frames, bonnet,
headlight frames etc.) with special care, as water may
stagnate more easily in these areas. The car should
not be taken to a closed area immediately, but
left outside so that residual water can evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been left in the sun
or with the bonnet hot: this may alter the shine of
the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in the same
way as the rest of the car.
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FUEL SUPPLYVersions Fuel supply
0.9 TwinAir 65 HP
Timed sequential Multipoint electronic injection, with knock control and intake valve
variable actuation
0.9 TwinAir Turbo 85 HP
1.2 8V 69 HPMultipoint sequential timed electronic injection, returnless system
1.3 16V MultiJetElectronically controlled Common Rail MultiJet direct injection with turbo and
intercooler
WARNING
Modifications or repairs to the fuel supply system that are not carried out correctly or do not
take the system's technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to
the risk of fire.
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TRANSMISSIONVersions Gearbox Clutch Drive
0.9 TwinAir 65 HP
Five forward gears and reverse
with synchronizers for forward
gear engagementSelf-adjusting pedal without
idle strokeFront 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 85 HP
1.2 8V 69 HP
1.3 16V MultiJetBRAKESVersions Front service brakes Rear service brakes Parking brake
0.9 TwinAir 65 HPDisc
Drum, self-centring shoes
with control cylinder for
each wheelControlled by hand lever,
acting on the rear brakes 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 85 HPSelf-ventilated disc
1.2 8V 69 HPDisc
Self-ventilated disc
1.3 16V MultiJetIMPORTANT Water, ice and salt spread on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking
efficiency the first time the brakes are applied.
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INTRODUCTIONThe radio offers the following functions:
Radio section
❒PLL tuning with FM/AM/MW frequency bands;
❒RDS (Radio Data System) with TA (traffic alerts)
function - TP (traffic programmes) - EON
(Enhanced Other Network) - REG (regional
programmes);
❒AF: search selection for alternative frequencies in
RDS mode;
❒provision for emergency alarm;
❒automatic/manual tuning into stations;
❒FM Multipath detector;
❒manual storing of 30 stations: 18 on FM band (6 on
FM1, 6 on FM2, 6 on FMT), 12 on MW band (6 on
MW1, 6 on MW2);
❒automatic programming (Autostore function) of 6
stations on dedicated FM band;
❒SPEED VOLUME function: automatic volume
adjustment according to the car speed;
❒automatic Stereo/Mono selection.CD section
❒Direct selection of the disc;
❒Track selection (forward/back);
❒Fast advance (forward/back) through tracks;
❒CD Display function: display of disc name and time
elapsed since the start of the track;
❒Playing of audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW.
Multimedia CDs include data tracks in
addition to the audio tracks. Playing this
type of CD can cause hissing at a volume
that may jeopardise road safety as well as causing
damage to the final stages and the speakers.
MP3 CD section
❒MP3-Info function (ID3-TAG);
❒Folder selection (previous/next);
❒Track selection (forward/back);
❒Fast advance (forward/back) through tracks;
❒MP3 Display function: display of name of folder,
ID3-TAG information, time elapsed since the start
of the track, name of the file);
❒Playing of audio or data CD, CD-R and CD-RW.
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AUDIO SETTINGS
The functions in the audio menu differ according to
the active source: AM/FM/CD/Media Player (only
withBlue&Me™) /AUX (only withBlue&Me™,
for versions/markets, where provided).
Press the
button briefly to change the Audio
functions.
After thebutton is first pressed, the display will
show the bass level value for the source activated at
that time (e.g. in FM mode the display will show the
wording "FM Bass +2").
Use the
or
buttons to scroll through the menu
functions. To change the setting of the function
selected use the
or
buttons. The current status
of the selected function appears on the display.
The functions managed by the Menu are:
❒BASS (adjustment of bass tones);
❒TREBLE (adjustment of high tones);
❒BALANCE (right/left balance adjustment);
❒FADER (front/back balance adjustment);
❒LOUDNESS (LOUDNESS function
activation/deactivation);
❒EQUALISER (activation and selection of factory-
set equaliser levels);
❒USER EQUALISER (customised equaliser setting).TONE ADJUSTMENT (bass/treble)
Proceed as follows:
❒Use
or
buttons to set the “Bass” or “Treble”
in the AUDIO menu;
❒press theor
button to increase/decrease the
bass or treble.
By pressing the buttons briefly, the levels will change
progressively. By holding them down longer, the levels
will change quickly.
BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
Proceed as follows:
❒Select the "Balance" setting in the AUDIO menu
using the
or
button;
❒press the
button to increase the volume of the
right speakers or the
button to increase the
volume of the left speakers.
By pressing the buttons briefly, the levels will change
progressively. By holding them down longer, the levels
will change quickly.
Select the value "
0
" to set the same level for
the right and left audio outputs.
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USER EQ SETTINGS FUNCTION
(equaliser settings only if the USER setting has
been selected)
To set a customised equaliser adjustment, move to
"User" using the
or
buttons and press the
MENU button.
A 7-bar graph appears on the display, in which each
bar represents a frequency.
Select the bar to adjust using the
or
buttons; the
selected bar will start to flash and it can be adjusted
using the
or
buttons.
To store the setting, press the
button again. The
display will show the source activated at that time
followed by the text “User”. If the mode is “FM” the
display will show the text "FM EQ User".
MENU
Menu button functions
Press the Menu function briefly to activate the
MENU function. The display will show the first menu
item that can be adjusted (AF) ("AF Switching On" on
the display).
Use the
or
buttons to scroll through the menu
functions. To change the setting of the function
selected use the
or
buttons.
The current status of the function selected will be
shown on the display.
The functions managed by the Menu are:
❒AF SWITCHING (ON/OFF);❒TRAFFIC INFORMATION (ON/OFF);
❒REGIONAL MODE regional programmes
(ON/OFF);
❒MP3 DISPLAY (CD MP3 display settings);
❒SPEED VOLUME (speed-dependent automatic
volume control);
❒RADIO ON VOLUME (maximum radio volume
limit activation/deactivation);
❒SPEECH VOLUME (telephone volume setting);
❒AUX OFFSET (alignment of the portable device
volume to that of the other sources);
❒RADIO OFF (switching-off mode);
❒SYSTEM RESET Press the Menu button again to
exit the Menu function.
Note
The AF SWITCHING, TRAFFIC INFORMATION and
REGIONAL MODE adjustments are only possible in
FM mode.
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