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SUSPENSIONVersions Front Rear
0.9 TwinAir 65 HP
Independent, MacPherson type with
lower transversal wishbones secured to
an auxiliary crossmemberInterconnected wheels by means of
torsion beam 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 85 HP
1.2 8V 69 HP
1.3 16V MultiJet
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WHEELSRIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless radial carcass
tyres. All approved tyres are listed in the registration
document.
IMPORTANT If there are any discrepancies between
the Owner handbook and the registration document,
take the information from the latter. For safe driving,
the car must be fitted with tyres of the same make
and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use tubes with tubeless tires.
SPACE-SAVER WHEEL
Pressed steel rim. Tubeless tyre.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in measured from rim to rim:1±1
mm
The values refer to the car in running order.CORRECT TYRE READING
Example fig. 161: 185/55 R 15 82T
185
Rated width (S, distance in mm between
sidewalls)
55
Height/width ratio (H/S) as a percentage
R
Radial tyre
15
Rim diameter in inches (Ø)
82
Load rating (capacity)
T
Maximum speed index
Maximum speed index
Q
up to 160 km/h
R
up to 170 km/h
S
up to 180 km/h
T
up to 190 km/h
U
up to 200 km/hfig. 161
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RIMS AND TYRES PROVIDED AS STANDARDVersions Rims Tyres provided Snow tyres
Space-saver wheel
(*)
0.9
TwinAir
65 HP5.5J x 14H2 - ET35
175/65 R14 82T
(°)
175/65 R14 84Q (M+S) 135/80 R14 84M
5.5J x 14H2 - ET35175/65 R14 82T
Goodyear Duragrip
(°)
(°°)
175/65 R14 84Q (M+S) 135/80 R14 84M
6J x 15H2 - ET35
(**)
185/55 R15 82T
(***)
185/55 R15 82Q (M+S) 135/80 R14 84M
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
(°) The tyre can be fitted with reduced size snow chains: 9 mm.
(°°) For versions/markets, where provided. Tyres offering equivalent performance can be used as an alternative.
(**) Alloy wheel
(***) Chains cannot be fittedVersions Rims Tyres provided Snow tyres
Space-saver wheel
(*)
0.9
TwinAir
Turbo 85
HP5.5J x 14H2 - ET35
175/65 R14 82T
(°)
175/65 R14 84Q (M+S) 135/80 R14 84M
5.5J x 14H2 - ET35175/65 R14 82T
Goodyear Duragrip
(°)
(°°)
175/65 R14 84Q (M+S) 135/80 R14 84M
6J x 15H2 - ET35
(**)
185/55 R15 82T
(***)
185/55 R15 82Q (M+S) 135/80 R14 84M
6J x 15H2 - ET35
(**)
175/65 R15 84T (M+S)
(****) (#)
- 125/80 R15 95M
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
(°) The tyre can be fitted with reduced size snow chains: 9 mm.
(°°) For versions/markets, where provided. Tyres offering equivalent performance can be used as an alternative.
(**) Alloy wheel
(***) Chains cannot be fitted
(****) For Trekking versions
(#) The tyre can be fitted with reduced size snow chains: 7 mm
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Versions Rims Tyres provided Snow tyres
Space-saver wheel
(*)
1.2 8V 69
HP5.5J x 14H2 - ET35
165/65 R14 79T
(*)
175/65 R14 84Q (M+S) 135/80 R14 84M
5.5J x 14H2 - ET35
165/70 R14 81T
(*)
175/65 R14 84Q (M+S) 135/80 R14 84M
5.5J x 14H2 - ET35
175/65 R14 82T
(°)
175/65 R14 84Q (M+S) 135/80 R14 84M
6J x 15H2 - ET35
(**)
185/55 R15 82T
(***)
185/55 R15 82Q (M+S) 135/80 R14 84M
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
(°) The tyre can be fitted with reduced size snow chains: 9 mm.
(**) Alloy wheel
(***) Chains cannot be fittedVersions Rims Tyres provided Snow tyres
Space-saver wheel
(*)
1.3 16V
MultiJet5.5J x 14H2 - ET35
165/65 R14 79T
(*)
175/65 R14 84Q (M+S) 135/80 R14 84M
5.5J x 14H2 - ET35
165/70 R14 81T
(*)
175/65 R14 84Q (M+S) 135/80 R14 84M
5.5J x 14H2 - ET35
175/65 R14 82T
(°)
175/65 R14 84Q (M+S) 135/80 R14 84M
6J x 15H2 - ET35
(**)
185/55 R15 82T
(***)
185/55 R15 82Q (M+S) 135/80 R14 84M
6J x 15H2 - ET35
(**)
175/65 R15 84T (M+S)
(****) (#)
- 125/80 R15 95M
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
(°) The tyre can be fitted with reduced size snow chains: 9 mm.
(**) Alloy wheel
(***) Chains cannot be fitted
(****) For Trekking versions
(#) The tyre can be fitted with reduced size snow chains: 7 mm
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
When the tyres are warm, the inflation pressure should be +0.3 bar compared with the prescribed figure.
However, recheck that the value is correct with the tyre cold.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.Ty r e sNo load/medium load Full load
Front Rear Front Rear
165/65 R14 79T
(*)
2,5 2,2 2,7 2,4
165/70 R14 81T
(*)
2,3 2,0 2,5 2,2
175/65 R14 82T 2,2 2,0 2,5 2,5
175/65 R15 84T (M+S)
(**)
2,2 2,1 2,5 2,5
185/55 R15 82T 2,2 2,0 2,5 2,5
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
(**) For Trekking versionsSpace-saver wheel
(*)
bar
135/80 R14 84M 2,8
125/80 R15 95M 4,2
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
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RIM PROTECTOR TYRES
WARNING
DO NOT fit wheel hub caps when using
integral hub caps fixed (with springs)
to the steel rim and after sale tyres provided
with Rim Protector (fig. 162). Use of unsuitable
tyres and hub caps may cause sudden loss of
tyre pressure.
fig. 162
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UseFluid and lubricant specifications for
correct car operationGenuine fluids and
lubricantsApplications
Lubricants for
motion
transmissionSAE 75W grade synthetic lubricant. FIAT
Classification 9.55550-MZ6.TUTELA
TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F002.F10Mechanical gearbox and
differential
Molybdenum disulphide grease, for use at
high temperatures. NL.G.I. 1-2 consistency
FIAT 9.55580 ClassificationTUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference No.
F702.G07Wheel side constant
velocity joints
Grease for constant velocity joints with low
friction coefficient. NL.G.I. 0-1 consistency
FIAT 9.55580 ClassificationTUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference No.
F701.C07Differential-side constant
velocity joints
Brake fluidSynthetic fluid for brake and clutch systems.
Exceeds specifications: FMVSS no. 116 DOT
4, ISO 4925 SAE J1704 Certification FIAT
9.55597TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference No.
F001.A93Hydraulic brakes and
hydraulic clutch controls
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................233
ADVICE....................................................................................233
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ..................................235
QUICK GUIDE .........................................................................236
General functions...................................................................237
Radio functions .......................................................................238
CD functions...........................................................................238
Media Player functions (only withBlue&Me™) ..........239
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS .......................................240
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................241
FUNCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS ..................................242
SWITCHING ON THE CAR RADIO ..............................242
SWITCHING OFF THE CAR RADIO..............................242
SELECTING THE RADIO FUNCTIONS ........................242
SELECTING CD FUNCTION............................................243
AUDIO SOURCE MEMORY FUNCTION ......................243
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT ....................................................243
MUTE/PAUSE FUNCTION .................................................243
AUDIO SETTINGS................................................................244
TONE ADJUSTMENT (bass/treble) ..................................244
BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ..................................................244
FADER ADJUSTMENT .........................................................245
LOUDNESS FUNCTION ....................................................245
EQ FUNCTION ...................................................................245
USER EQ SETTINGS FUNCTION ..................................246
MENU .......................................................................................246
AF SWITCHING function ..................................................247
TRAFFIC INFORMATION function .................................247
REGIONAL MODE function .............................................249
MP3 DISPLAY function ........................................................249SPEED VOLUME function ..................................................250
RADIO ON VOLUME function ........................................250
SPEECH VOLUME function ...............................................251
AUX OFFSET function ........................................................251
RADIO OFF function ..........................................................251
SYSTEM RESET function ......................................................252
PHONE SET-UP .....................................................................252
ANTI-THEFT PROTECTION .............................................252
RADIO (TUNER) .....................................................................254
INTRODUCTION.................................................................254
FREQUENCY BAND SELECTION...................................254
PRESET BUTTONS ...............................................................255
STORING THE LAST STATION LISTENED TO ...........255
AUTOMATIC TUNING .......................................................255
MANUAL TUNING ..............................................................255
AUTOSTORE FUNCTION ................................................256
EMERGENCY ALARM RECEPTION ................................256
EON FUNCTION (Enhanced Other Network) ............257
STEREOPHONIC BROADCASTERS ...............................257
CD PLAYER ...............................................................................257
INTRODUCTION.................................................................257
SELECTING THE CD PLAYER ..........................................257
LOADING/EJECTING A CD ..............................................258
DISPLAY INFORMATION ...................................................259
TRACK SELECTION (forward/backward) ......................259
TRACK FAST FORWARD/REWIND ...............................259
PAUSE FUNCTION ..............................................................259
CD MP3 PLAYER......................................................................260
INTRODUCTION.................................................................260
MP3 MODE .............................................................................260
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