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Versions without
dummy pole fig. 144
In the event of vehicle inactivity,
special attention must be paid to the
disconnection of the battery power
supply.
Proceed as follows: detach the
connector A (by pressing button B)
from sensor C for monitoring the
status of the battery installed on the
negative battery pole D. This sensor
should never be disconnected
from the pole except if the battery is
replaced.
81)
EMERGENCY
STARTING
In the case of emergency starting,
never connect the negative lead
(–) of the auxiliary battery to the
negative pole C of the vehicle
battery, but rather to either the
dummy pole B or to an
engine/gearbox earth point fig. 145.
82) 83) 84) 85)
WARNING
81) If the battery needs to be
replaced, always contact a Fiat
Dealership. Replace the battery
with a new one of the same type
and specifications.
82) Before opening the bonnet,
make sure that the vehicle is
switched off and the key is in the
OFF position. Please follow the
instructions on the decal near the
front crossmember. It is advisable
to extract the key when there
are other people in the vehicle.
83) The vehicle should always be
evacuated after the key has been
removed or turned to the OFF
position. When refuelling, make
sure that the vehicle is switched
off with the key in the OFF
position.
144F0V0218
145F0V0043
143
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If it is not, replace the blown fuse
with another having the same
amperage (same colour).
B intact fuse.
C fuse with damaged filament.
To change a fuse, use the tweezers
D located in the tool box or the
Fix & Go container (for
versions/markets where provided).
26)
105) 106) 107)
To identify the protective fuse, see
the tables on the following pages.ENGINE
COMPARTMENT FUSE
BOX
The fuse box fig. 177 is located on
the right-hand side of the engine,
next to the battery. To remove the
protective cover A fig. 176 and
access the fuse box, undo the two
fixing screws B.
27)175F0V0088
176F0V0081
177F0V0089
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Passenger compartment fuse boxes
fig. 178 - fig. 179
DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPERE
Door locking/unlocking motors, dead lock actuator motors, tailgate unlocking
motorF38 20
Supply + battery for EOBD diagnosis socket, radio, tyre pressure monitoring
control unitF36 10
Windscreen/rear window washer pump F43 15
Electric window motor on passenger-side front door F48 20
Left low beam, headlight corrector F13 7,5
Electric window motor on driver-side front door F47 20
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118) affix the adhesive label in an
easy-to-see position for the driver
as a reminder that the tyre has
been treated with the quick tyre
repair kit. Drive carefully,
particularly on bends. Do not
exceed 80 km/h. Do not
accelerate or brake suddenly.
119) If the pressure has fallen below
1.8 bar, do not drive any further:
the automatic Fix&Go automatic
quick tyre repair kit cannot
guarantee the correct hold
because the tyre is too damaged.
Contact a Fiat Dealership.
120) Inform the Dealership that the
tyre has been repaired using the
quick tyre repair kit. Give the
booklet to the personnel charged
with handling the treated tyre.
IMPORTANT
28) Punctures caused by foreign
bodies can be repaired if the
damage does not exceed 4 mm on
the tread and on the shoulder of
the tyre.
IMPORTANT
2) Do not dispose of the can or the
sealing fluid as household waste.
Have them disposed of in
compliance with national and
local regulations.
EMERGENCY
STARTING
Go to a Fiat Dealership immediately
if warning light
stays on
constantly on the instrument panel.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, it is possible to
start the engine using an auxiliary
battery with the same capacity or a
little higher than the flat one.
Proceed as follows to start the
vehicle fig. 204:
❒connect the positive terminals (+
mark near the terminal) of the two
batteries using a suitable lead;
❒with a second lead, connect the
negative terminal (–) of the auxiliary
battery to an earthing point
on the
engine or the gearbox of the vehicle
to be started;
❒start the engine;
❒when the engine has been started,
remove the cables reversing the
order above.
If after a few attempts the engine
does not start, do not persist but
contact the nearest Fiat Dealership.
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IMPORTANT Do not directly connect
the negative terminals of the two
batteries: any sparks may ignite the
explosive gas which could come
out of the battery. If the auxiliary
battery is installed on another
vehicle, avoid any metal parts on the
latter and the vehicle with the flat
battery from accidentally coming
into contact.
29)
121)
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by
pushing, towing or coasting
downhill. This could cause fuel to
flow into the catalytic converter and
damage it beyond repair.IMPORTANT Remember that the
brake booster and the electric
power steering system are
not active until the engine is started,
so you will need to apply much
more force to the brake pedal or
steering wheel.
IMPORTANT
29) Never use a fast battery-charger
for emergency starting of the
engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your vehicle,
particularly the ignition and fuel
supply control units.
WARNING
121) This procedure must be
performed by qualified personnel
as incorrect actions may cause
high-intensity electrical discharge.
Furthermore, battery fluid is
poisonous and corrosive: avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames away from the
battery. No smoking. Do not cause
sparks.
204F0V0147
184
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FUEL CUT-OFF
SYSTEM
This intervenes in the case of an
impact causing:
❒the fuel supply cut-off with the engine
consequently switching off;
❒the automatic unlocking of the doors;
❒the switching on of the interior lights;
❒switching on of the hazard warning
lights (to deactivate the lights press
the dedicated button on the
dashboard).
122)
When the system has been
triggered, the message “Fuel cut off,
see handbook” is displayed on
some versions.
Check carefully for fuel leaks, for
instance in the engine compartment,
under the vehicle or near the tank
area.
After a collision, turn the ignition key
to STOP to prevent the battery
from running down.
The following procedure should be
carried out to restore the correct
operation of the vehicle:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR
position;❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction
indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction
indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒turn the ignition key to the OFF
position.
WARNING
122) If, after an impact, you smell
fuel or notice leaks from the fuel
supply system, do not reactivate
the system to avoid the risk of fire.
LIFTING THE
VEHICLE
If the vehicle needs to be lifted, go
to a Fiat Dealership which is
equipped with the arm hoist or
workshop lift.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the car to be
maintained over time, as well as
limited running costs and
safeguarding the efficiency of the
safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING ...............190
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN .....191
PERIODIC CHECKS ........................198
DEMANDING VEHICLE USE ...........198
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...............199
AIR CLEANER/ POLLEN FILTER .....208
DIESEL FILTER................................208
BATTERY ........................................208
BATTERY RECHARGING ................210
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPER ............................................212
WHEELS AND TYRES.....................213
RUBBER HOSES ............................215
PROLONGED VEHICLE
INACTIVITY .....................................215
BODYWORK ...................................216
INTERIORS .....................................218
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
PETROL VERSIONS
Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check battery charge status and recharge if necessary●●●●●●
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment,
passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)●●●●●●
Check operation of the wiper/washer system and adjust jets, if
necessary●●●●●●
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper
blades●●●●●●
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear and operation of
brake pad wear indicator●●●●●●
Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes),
rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks, as
well as cleanliness and lubrication of linkages●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
191