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STARTING PROCEDURE
1) Make sure that the handbrake is
engaged.
2) Put the gear lever in neutral.
3) Turn the ignition key to MAR.
The mand
Uwarning lights
switch on in the instrument panel
4) Wait for the warning lights to
switch off. The hotter the engine
is, the quicker this will happen.
5) Fully depress the clutch pedal.
6) Turn the ignition key to AVV,
within the first few moments
after the warning lights switch off.
Waiting too long will waste the
heating work carried out by the
plugs. Release the key as soon as
the engine starts.IMPORTANT With the engine cold,
the accelerator pedal must be
completely released while you turn
the ignition key to AVV.If the engine does not start at the
first attempt, return the ignition key
to STOP before repeating the
starting procedure.
If you still cannot start the engine,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Never leave the
ignition key at MAR when the
engine is off.Warning light mwill
flash for 60 seconds
after starting or during
prolonged cranking to indicate a
fault in the plug preheating
system.
Use the vehicle normally if the
engine starts, but contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
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PARKING
Stop the engine, engage the
handbrake, engage 1st gear uphill or
reverse downhill and leave the
wheels steered towards the edge of
the road or the pavement. If the
vehicle is parked on a steep slope, it
is advisable to block the wheels with
a wedge or stone.
Do not leave the ignition key at
MAR because this drains the battery.
Always extract the key when getting
out of the vehicle.
Never leave children
alone in the unattended
vehicle.
WARNING
HANDBRAKE fig. 105
The handbrake lever is located
between the front seats.
Pull the lever upwards to engage the
handbrake and ensure that the
vehicle does not move.When the handbrake is on and the
ignition key is at MAR, the x
warning light on the instrument
panel switches on.
To release the handbrake:
1) Slightly lift the handbrake and
press release button A.
2) Hold down the button and lower
the lever. The xwarning light
switches off.
Depress the brake pedal when
carrying out this operation to
prevent the vehicle from moving
accidentally.
The vehicle must be
secured after several
clicks of the lever. If this is not
the case, contact a Fiat
Dealership to have it adjusted.
WARNING
fig. 105
F0X0086m
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LONG VEHICLE
INACTIVITY
If the vehicle needs to be off the
road for longer than a month, the
following precautions should be
taken:
– Park the vehicle indoors in a dry
and, if possible, well-ventilated
place.
– Engage a gear.
– Check that the handbrake is not
engaged.
– Disconnect the negative battery
terminal and check the state of
charge (see “Battery” in the
“Vehicle maintenance” section).
– Clean and protect the painted
parts using protective waxes.– Clean and protect the shiny metal
parts using specific commercially
available compounds.
– Sprinkle talcum powder on the
rubber windscreen wiper blades
and lift them off the glass.
– Slightly open the windows.
– Cover the vehicle with a piece of
fabric or perforated plastic sheet.
Do not use compact plastic
tarpaulins, which prevent humidity
from evaporating from the surface
of the vehicle.– Inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the
standard prescribed pressure and
check it at intervals.
– Do not drain the engine cooling
system.
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fig. 119
F0X0100mD
E
D
E
A
B
B
E
B
B
B
A
C
C
C
C
EH4
H1
H4
H1
W5W
PY21W
PY21W
H1
P21/5W
P21/5W
P21W
C5W
C10W
C10W-W5W
C10W
C5W
H160W
55W
55W
55W
5W
21W
21W
55W
21W
5W/21W
21W
5W
10W
C10W-5W
10W
5W
55W
Bulbs fig. 119 Type Power
Main beam:
Headlights with single lens
Main beam:
Polyelliptical headlights
Dipped:
Headlights with single lens
Main beam:
Polyelliptical headlights
Front side lights
Front indicators
Rear indicators
Fog lights
Rear fog lights
Rear side / brake lights
Reverse
Number plate
Front roof light:
with tilting lens
Front roof light:
with spot light
Rear roof light (
for versions/markets, where provided)
Glove compartment
Driving lights
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119
fig. 135
F0X0115m
fig. 136
F0X0116m
fig. 137
F0X0117m
– disconnect the connector then
undo the screws A-fig. 136 to
access the bulbs to be replaced;
– remove the bulbs, pushing them
slightly and turning them
anticlockwise;
The bulbs fig. 136 are:
B - 12V-P21/5W for the brake lights
C - 12V-P21W for the reversing
lights
D - 12V-P21W for the direction
indicators
E - 12V-P21/5W for the side lights
and rear fog lights.3rdBRAKE LIGHT
The third brake light is LED type.
In the event of a failure, contact a
Fiat Dealership.NUMBER PLATE LIGHT
fig. 137
To replace the bulb:
1) undo the fixing screws A and
remove the lens.
2) remove the bulb holder, rotating
it slightly, and replace press-fitted
bulb B.
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FUSE SUMMARY TABLE
Device protected No. Fuse Amps Location
F12
F13
F31
F32
F35
F37
F38
F39
F42
F43
F44
F47
F48
F49
F50
F51
F5315A
15A
7,5A
15A
10A
10A
20A
15A
7,5A
30A
20A
30A
30A
7,5A
7,5A
7,5A
10Afig. 143
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fig. 143
fig. 143
fig. 143
fig. 143
ARight dipped headlight
Left dipped headlight, headlight alignment corrector
Supply for reversing light, relay switch coils on engine compartment
fuse box, manual climate control system
+30 exterior lighting control supply
Brake light switch supply (NC signal)
Brake lights, instrument panel node
Central locking
+30 supply for roof light, glove compartment light, radio
ABS control unit
Windscreen wiper, two-way pump
Power socket - cigar lighter
Front left electric window
Front right electric window
+15 services supply for radio, electric mirrors, central and side
control panel lighting, electric mirror control lighting
Airbag system
+ supply for number plate lights, heater control lighting,
power socket – cigar lighter lighting, radio lighting
Direction indicators, hazard warning lights, instrument panel node
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21 42 63 84 105
35 70 105 140 175
24 48 72 96 120
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
Service coupons must be performed every 35,000 km.
Thousands of miles
Thousands of kilometres
Months
Check battery charge status and recharge if necessary
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if required
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, passenger compartment, glove compartment,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets
if necessary
Check windscreen wiper blade position/wear
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as
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 condition and wear of front disc brake pads
and operation of pad wear indicator
Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear
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If the vehicle is driven mainly in towns, the engine oil and oil filter must be changed every
12 months.
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35 70 105 140 175
24 48 72 96 120
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Thousands of miles
Thousands of kilometres
Months
Change engine oil and oil filter (versions with DPF) (*)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Replace pollen filter (or every 24 months)
(*) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is
signalled by the warning light vor message (if present) on the instrument panel or, in any case, every 24 months.
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