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RUBBER HOSES
As far as the maintenance of the
brake system and fuel supply
system rubber hoses is concerned,
follow the "Scheduled Servicing
Plan" in this chapter carefully.
Ozone, high temperatures and
prolonged lack of fluid in the system
may cause hardening and cracking
of the hoses, with possible leaks.
Careful checking is therefore
necessary.
PROLONGED
VEHICLE INACTIVITY
If the vehicle needs to be off the
road for longer than one month, the
following precautions must be
taken:
❒park the vehicle indoors in a dry and,
if possible, well-ventilated place;
❒engage a gear and check that the
handbrake is not engaged;
❒disconnect the negative terminal from
the battery pole (see paragraph
“Vehicle inactivity” in the "Dashboard
and controls" chapter) and check
the charge conditions (see paragraph
“Battery” in the “Care and
maintenance” chapter);
❒clean and protect the painted parts
using protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal
parts using special compounds
available commercially;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the
windscreen and rear window wiper
rubber 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 specified pressure and
check it at intervals;
❒do not drain the engine cooling
system.
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BODYWORK
PROTECTION AGAINST
ATMOSPHERIC
AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are
the following:
❒atmospheric pollution;
❒salty air and humidity (coastal areas,
or hot humid climates);
❒seasonal environmental conditions.
The abrasive action of wind-borne
atmospheric dust and sand, as well
as mud and gravel raised by other
cars is also not to be
underestimated.
On your vehicle, Fiat has
implemented the best
manufacturing technologies to
effectively protect the bodywork
against corrosion.
These include:
❒painting products and systems which
give the vehicle particular resistance
to corrosion and abrasion;
❒use of galvanised (or pretreated)
sheet metal, with high resistance
to corrosion;❒spraying the underbody, engine
compartment, wheelhouse internal
parts and other parts with highly
protective wax products;
❒spraying of plastic parts, with a
protective function in the more
exposed points: underdoor, inner
wing, edges, etc.;
❒use of "open" boxed sections to
prevent condensation and pockets of
moisture from triggering rust inside.
VEHICLE EXTERIOR
AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your vehicle 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 the Warranty
Booklet.
ADVICE FOR
PRESERVING THE
BODYWORKPaintwork
Paintwork does not only serve an
aesthetic purpose, but also protects
the underlying sheet metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent rust
formation. Use only original paint
products for touch-ups (see
“Bodywork paint identification plate”
in the “Technical specifications”
section).
Normal maintenance of paintwork
consists in washing the vehicle: the
frequency depends on the
conditions and environment where
the vehicle is used.
For example, it is advisable to wash
the vehicle more often in areas
with high levels of environmental
pollution or on roads spread with
salt.To correctly wash the vehicle,
proceed as follows:
❒wash the bodywork 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.
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If you put the vehicle through a car
wash, follow these
recommendations:
– remove the aerial from the roof so
it does not get damaged;
– water added to a soapy solution
should be used for washing;
– rinse thoroughly to avoid soap
marks staying on the bodywork or
less visible parts.
39)
Dry the less visible parts with special
care, such as the door frames,
bonnet and the headlight frames,
where water may stagnate more
easily. It is a good idea to leave the
vehicle outdoors for a while after
washing it to give water time to
evaporate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has
been left in the sun or with the
bonnet hot: this may alter the shine
of the paintwork.Exterior plastic parts should be
cleaned in the same way as the rest
of the vehicle. Where possible, do
not park the vehicle under trees; the
resinous substances released by
many species give the paint a dull
appearance and increase the
possibility of corrosion.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings should
be washed off immediately and
thoroughly as the acid they contain
is particularly aggressive.6)
Windows
To clean glasses, use specific
cleaning products. Use clean cloths
to avoid scratching the glass or
damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the inside
surface of the rear window gently
with a cloth in the direction of the
filaments to avoid damaging the
heater coils.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.
Headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones
(e.g. acetone) for cleaning the
plastic lenses of the front headlights.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Everything you may find useful for
understanding how your vehicle
is made and works is contained in
this chapter and illustrated with
data, tables and graphics. For the
enthusiasts and the technician, but
also just for those who want to
know every detail of their vehicle.IDENTIFICATION DATA....................222
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK
VERSIONS ......................................224
ENGINE ..........................................226
SUPPLY ..........................................228
TRANSMISSION .............................229
BRAKES .........................................230
SUSPENSION .................................231
STEERING ......................................232
WHEELS .........................................233
DIMENSIONS ..................................240
WEIGHTS........................................248
SUPPLIES .......................................275
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............277
PERFORMANCE .............................280
FUEL CONSUMPTION ....................281
CO2 EMISSIONS ............................296
OFFICIAL TYPE APPROVALS .........306
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING
THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS
LIFE ................................................309
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IDENTIFICATION
DATA
It is advisable to take note of the
identification codes. The following
identification codes are printed and
shown on the plates:
❒VIN plate.
❒Chassis marking.
❒Bodywork paint identification plate.
❒Engine marking.
VIN PLATE
This plate is fitted to the engine
compartment air intake chamber
and bears the following information
fig. 220:
B Type-approval number.
C Vehicle type identification code.
D Chassis manufacture number.
E Maximum authorised weight
of vehicle fully laden.
F Maximum authorised weight of
vehicle when fully laden plus trailer.
G Maximum authorised weight
on first axle (front).
H Maximum authorised weight on
second axle (rear).I Engine type.
L Bodywork version code.
M Spare part number.
N Correct fume coefficient value.
BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
This plate is fitted inside the bonnet
and contains the following
information fig. 221:
A Paint manufacturer.
B Colour name.
C Fiat colour code.
D Colour code for touch-ups or
repainting.CHASSIS MARKING
These are located respectively:❒on the passenger compartment floor
panel, near the right front seat; open
flap A to access fig. 222
❒on the lower part of the windscreen B
fig. 223
220F0V0115
221F0V0118
222F0V0116
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❒chassis number.
ENGINE MARKING
It is stamped on the cylinder block
and includes the model and the
chassis serial number.
223F0V0117
223
The marking includes:
❒type of vehicle;
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ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS.
VersionEngine code
1.4843A1000
1.4 T-JET198A4000
1.3 MultiJet263A2000 (66 kW)
263A6000 (55 kW)
1.6 MultiJet198A3000 (77 kW)
263A3000 (74 kW)
263A4000 (66 kW - Torque 290 Nm)
263A5000 (66 kW - Torque 200 Nm)
2.0 MultiJet263A1000
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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:
263AXA1A00
263MODEL
AGVW
XAENGINE
1DRIVE AXLES/STEERING AXLES
ATRANSMISSION
00VERSION
BODYWORK / SEATS
ADoblò - 5/7-seater
ZCargo 700 kg
WCargo 1,000 kg / Combi 5-seater
YN1 Flatbed
HN1 Trailer truck
ENGINES
XA1.4 16v Euro 4 / Euro 5 / Euro 6
XC1.3 MultiJet 90 HP Euro 4 /
Euro 5 / Euro 5+
XD1.6 MultiJet 105 HP Euro 4 /
Euro 5 / Euro 5+XE1.6 MultiJet 100 HP Euro 4 /
Euro 5 / Euro 5+
XF2.0 MultiJet 135 HP Euro 5 /
Euro 5+
XG1.4 T-JET 120 HP Euro 5 / Euro
6
XH1.6 MultiJet 90 HP Euro 5 / Euro
5+
XL1.6 MultiJet 90 HP (torque 200
Nm) Euro 5 / Euro 5+
XM1.3 MultiJet 75 HP Euro 5 /
Euro 5+
DRIVE AXLES /
STEERING AXLES
1
TRANSMISSION
AManual gearbox (5 gears)
BManual gearbox (6 gears)
1MTA
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