If you put the car through a car
wash, follow these
recommendations:
❒remove the aerial from the roof so it
does not get damaged;
❒the vehicle should be washed with
water added to a soapy solution;
❒rinse thoroughly to avoid soap marks
remaining on the bodywork or less
visible parts.
55)
Dry the less visible parts, such as
the door frames, bonnet and the
headlight frames with special care,
as in these areas water may
stagnate more easily. It is a good
idea to leave the vehicle outdoors
for a while after washing it to give
the 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 must
be washed off immediately and
thoroughly as the acid they contain
is particularly aggressive.5)
Windows
To clean glasses, use specific
cleaning products. Use clean cloths
to avoid scratching the glass or
damaging the transparency.
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.
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INDEX
A
BS .............................................. 82
Additional heater ............................ 42
Additional rear climate control
(Panorama/Combi) ....................... 47
Additional rear heating
(Panorama/Combi) ....................... 47
Advice for extending battery life...... 243
Air cleaner ...................................... 241
Air suspension ............................... 70
Arrangement possibilities for
Universal Isofix child restraint
system on seats of vehicle ........... 166
Ashtray .......................................... 67
ASR system ................................... 84
ASR (system) ................................. 84
Automatic climate control
system ......................................... 35
Automatic headlight sensor ............ 51
Battery (disconnector) ................... 62
Battery disconnector ...................... 62
Battery
– Replacement ............................. 242
Battery (recharging) ........................ 225
Battery replacement ....................... 242
body paintwork identification
plate............................................. 254
Bodywork
– Advice for preserving the
bodywork .................................. 248– Exterior and underbody
warranty .................................... 248
– Protection from atmospheric
agents ....................................... 248
Bodywork version .......................... 256
Bonnet ........................................... 79
Bottle replacement ......................... 206
Brake fluid ...................................... 240
Brakes
– specifications ............................ 262
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................... 209
Bump starting ................................ 198
Cab glove compartment ............... 68
Capucine ....................................... 68
Carrying children safely
– Arrangement possibilities for
child restraint systems ............... 162
– Child restraint systems .............. 160
– Safety regulations ...................... 163
Central locking ............................... 62
Changing a bulb............................. 208
Changing an interior bulb ............... 216
Chassis marking ............................ 254
Checking and restoring pressure .... 206
Checking levels .............................. 235
Cigar lighter.................................... 66
Clutch ............................................ 260
CO2 emissions............................... 335Compartment beneath
passenger side front seat ............. 65
Controls ......................................... 60
Cruise Control ................................ 55
Daytime Running Lights ................ 49
Dead lock ...................................... 73
Demanding vehicle use .................. 234
Desk/Book rest .............................. 67
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ........... 111
Diffusers ......................................... 29
Dimensions .................................... 268
Dipped headlights .................... 49-212
Direction indicators ................... 50-213
Display
– Standard screen ........................ 120
Door pockets ................................. 65
Doors ............................................. 72
DPF (particulate filter) ..................... 111
Driving Advisor (system) ................. 92
Driving style.................................... 185
Electric windows ........................... 78
Electronic alarm ............................. 13
Engine codes ................................. 256
Engine coolant ............................... 238
Engine coolant temperature
indicator ....................................... 118
Engine............................................ 258
Engine marking .............................. 255
Engine oil ....................................... 238
INDEX
Engine oil level gauge ..................... 119
EOBD system ................................ 100
ESC (system) ................................. 83
External lights................................. 48
Fiat CODE system......................... 10
Fix&Go Automatic quick tyre
repair kit ........................ 204-205-206
Flap on bench ............................ 19-69
Flashing ......................................... 50
Flex Floor rear seat......................... 21
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 321
Fog lights ................................. 61-213
Follow Me Home device ................. 51
Follow me home ............................ 51
Front airbags .................................. 170
– Driver's side front airbag............ 170
– Manually deactivating the
front airbag and side bag........... 171
– Passenger side front airbag ....... 171
Front roof light (changing a bulb) .... 216
Fuel consumption .......................... 324
Fuel cut-off switch ......................... 63
Fuel level gauge ............................. 118
Fuel tank cap ................................. 110
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 218
Gearbox ....................................... 183
Gear lever ...................................... 183
Gear Shift Indicator ........................ 120
Glove compartment ....................... 64Glove compartment with lock......... 64
Hazard warning lights ................... 60
HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist)
system ......................................... 85
HBA (system) ................................. 85
Headlight alignment corrector ........ 81
Headlights
– Headlight alignment corrector.... 81
– Light beam direction.................. 81
Headlight washers .................... 54-247
Head restraints
– Front ......................................... 24
Heated rear window ....................... 61
Heating and ventilation controls...... 29
Heating and ventilation ................... 28
Hill Descent Control System ........... 86
Hill Descent .................................... 86
Hill Holder system .......................... 84
Hill Holder (system) ........................ 84
Identification data .......................... 254
Ignition switch ................................ 15
Independent additional heater ........ 42
Inflation pressure ............................ 267
Inflation procedure ......................... 205
Instrument panel ............................ 114
Interior fittings ................................ 64
Interiors .......................................... 250
Isofix child restraint systems
(setup)– Arrangement possibilities for
child restraint system on
seats of vehicle.......................... 166
Jump starting ................................ 198
Lectern ......................................... 67
Lifting the vehicle ........................... 226
Light beam direction ...................... 81
Lights off ........................................ 48
Loading advice............................... 184
Main beam headlights............. 49-212
Maintenance and care - regular
checks ......................................... 234
Maintenance and care -
Scheduled Servicing .................... 230
Maintenance and care -
scheduled servicing plan .............. 231
Manual climate control system ....... 32
Manually deactivating the front
airbag and side bag ..................... 171
Moving footboard ........................... 75
MSR system .................................. 82
MSR (system)................................. 82
Multifunction display
– Control buttons ......................... 121
– Setup menu .............................. 121
Number plate lights....................... 215
On-board instruments................... 114
Parking ......................................... 181
Parking lights.............................. 50-61