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IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth following the
direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
At the end of each winter, thoroughly
wash the engine compartment, taking
care to avoid spraying the water jet
directly onto the electronic control units
and the relay/fuse box on the left side
of the engine compartment (driving
direction). 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 plastic lenses
of the front headlights.
IMPORTANT
54) Some car washes with old-style
blades and/or in a poor state of
repair can damage the paintwork,
facilitating the formation of lines
that give the paint a dull/misty
appearance, especially on dark
colours. If this happens, lightly
polish the paintwork with
appropriate products.
IMPORTANT
5) Detergents cause water pollution.
The vehicle should be washed in
areas equipped for collecting
and purifying the liquid used in
the washing process.
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PPanoramaR6/9 seater crew cab
253
There is an example of a bodywork
version code below by way of
explanation with a key which is valid for
all bodywork version codes.
Example:
250AMMFADX250
MODEL
AGVWM
ENGINE
M
ENGINE TRANSMISSION/AXLES
FBODYWORKAWHEELBASERH
VERSION
GVW
A3000 kgB3300 kgC3500 kg
D3500 kg HEAVYE3995/4005/4250 kg HEAVYF2800 kgG3650 kgH3510 kg HEAVYL3510 kgM
4400 kg HEAVY
ENGINE
M
130 MultiJet
N150 MultiJetP180 MultiJet PowerR115 MultiJetV110 MultiJet
TRANSMISSIONM
Manual gearbox
AAutomatic transmissionWHEELBASE
AShort wheelbaseBMedium wheelbaseCLong wheelbaseDMedium-long wheelbaseUAll wheelbases (incomplete vehicles)
BODYWORKACab chassisBChassis without cabCPlatform chassis cabDBox truckEPrimary school busFVa nGLong cab trailerHLong cab chassisM
Minibus
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Fault Possible solution
...STEERING STUCK WITH VOR AND
STEERING LOCK ENGAGED.If the vehicle is parked with the wheels
completely steered, the steering wheel must
be turned in the direction opposite to the end
of travel position, while taking the key to
MAR-ON.-
... THE ENGINE DOES NOT START, THE
STARTER DOES NOT TURN.The battery might be empty, check its charge
status. If necessary carry out an emergency
starting.See page 190.
The battery quick-release terminal might have
disconnected, check the correct connection
on the battery negative pole.-
The battery protection fuse might be broken.
Do not force starting by keeping on taking the
key to AVV. Do not connect any external
device to the battery.See page 212 or contact a
Fiat Dealership.
... THE ENGINE DOES NOT START
FOLLOWING AN IMPACT.Fuel supply might be interrupted following
activation of the fuel cut off inertia switch.
Check the system re-activation procedure.See page 57.