❒visually inspect conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge status and fluid (electrolyte)
level (refer to "Battery - Check state of charge
and electrolyte level" paragraph in this chapter);
❒visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive
belts;
❒check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter, in
particular it should be replaced if there is a
noticeable decrease in the passenger compartment
air intake flow rate.
❒check and, if necessary, replace air filter.
CHECKING LEVELS
When topping up, take care not to mix up
the various types of fluids: they are not
compatible with each other and could
seriously damage the vehicle.
WARNING
Never smoke while working in the
engine compar tment : inflammable gases
and vapours may be present , constituting a fire
risk.
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Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for
maintenance.
Incorrect assembly of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your vehicle. Go to a Fiat
Dealership if you want to install accessories
(alarms, mobile phone, etc .): they will suggest the
most suitable devices and advise you if a higher
capacity batter y needs to be installed.Batteries contain substances that are very
harmful to the environment .You are
recommended to go to a Fiat Dealership
to have the batter y replaced where the old
battery will be disposed of respecting both the
environment and the laws in force.If the vehicle needs to be off the road for
a long period under conditions of intense
cold, remove the battery and take it to
a heated place, otherwise it may freeze.
WARNING
When performing any operation on the
battery or near it , always protect your
eyes with the special goggles.USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE
LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last
longer, follow these instructions closely:
❒when you park the vehicle, ensure the doors, boot
and bonnet are closed properly so that the ceiling
lights do not stay on;
❒turn off the ceiling lights, although the car does
have an automatic system for switching off internal
lights;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard
lights, etc.) switched on for a long time when the
engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the battery negative cable;
❒make sure that battery terminals are always be
perfectly tight.
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WEIGHTSWeights (kg)1.3 Multijet 75 HP Euro 4 class 1
(o)
N1 "Mini-
mum" ver-
sions
(4 seats)N1 "Maximum" versions
(4 seats)M1 versions
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to
90% and without optional equipment)1205 1300 1200
Payload
(*)
including the driver:
550 455 510
Payload
(*)
excluding the driver:
475 - 440
Maximum permitted loads
(**)
- front axle: 950 950 950
- rear axle: 950 950 950
- total: 1755 1755 1710
Towable loads
- trailer with brakes: 600 600 600
- trailer without brakes: 400 400 400
Max. load on the roof (with roof rack bars)
(***)
70 70 70
Max. load on ball joint (trailer with brake): 60 60 60
(o)For versions/markets, where provided
(*)N1 CATEGORY: for the full optional versions (110 kg) the payload is gradually reduced to 500 kg.
(**)Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the boot and/or on the load carrying platform within the
maximum permitted loads.
(***)Including weight of any carrying systems fitted (Lineaccessori Fiat bars/box).NoteTrekking versions have the same capacities as the other versions.CATEGORY M1: optional equipment is included in the capacity.
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Weights (kg)1.3 Multijet 75 HP Euro 4 class 2
N1 "Minimum"
versions (4 seats)N1 "Maximum" versions (4 seats)
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel
tank filled to 90% and without
optional equipment)1235 1355
Payload
(*)
including the driver:
565 445
Payload
(*)
excluding the driver:
490 370
Maximum permitted loads
(**)
- front axle: 950 950
- rear axle: 960 960
- total: 1800 1800
Towable loads
- trailer with brakes: 600 600
- trailer without brakes: 400 400
Maximum load on the roof (with roof
bars)
(***)
50 50
Maximum load on ball joint (trailer
with brake):60 60
(*)N1 CATEGORY: for the full optional versions (120 kg) the payload is gradually reduced to 445 kg.
(**)Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the boot and/or on the load carrying platform within the
maximum permitted loads.
(***)Including weight of any carrying systems fitted (Lineaccessori Fiat bars/box).NoteTrekking versions have the same capacities as the other versions.
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A
BS fault warning light ............ 121
ABS (fault warning light) .......... 121
ABS ................................................ 69
Air bag fault warning light ........ 119
Air bag (fault warning light) ..... 119
Airbags (general warnings) ...... 104
Air cleaner ................................... 180
Alarm fault warning light .......... 125
Alarm ............................................. 9
Alarm (warning light) ................ 125
Arrangements for dealing
with the vehicle at the end
of its life ..................................... 213
Ashtray .......................................... 50
ASR
– On/off message..................... 128
ASR system .................................. 73
– On/off message..................... 128
Battery
– Replacement .......................... 180
Battery (low charge warning
light) ............................................ 121
Battery (recharging) .................. 164Body
– Advice for preserving the
bodywork ............................... 187
– Protection from
atmospheric elements......... 186
– Vehicle body and
underbody guarantee .......... 187
Body paintwork
identification plate ................... 192
Bodywork versions.................... 193
Bonnet
– Closing ..................................... 66
– Opening ................................... 65
Boot ............................................... 56
Boot light ............................... 46-155
Brake fluid/handbrake
warning light.............................. 118
Brake fluid.................................... 178
Brake fluid (warning light)........ 118
Brake lights (changing a
bulb) ............................................ 149
Brake pad wear warning
light ............................................. 127
Brake pad wear (warning
light) ............................................ 127
Brakes
– characteristics ....................... 196Brakes (pad wear warning
light) ............................................ 127
Break-in attempt warning
light ............................................. 125
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................ 144
Bump starting ............................. 130
Capacities.................................... 206
Carrying children safely
– Child seat compliance .......... 95
– Child seats .............................. 90
– Safety rules ............................. 96
Ceiling lights................................. 44
Ceiling light with movable
lens (changing a bulb).............. 152
Central and side vents ............... 35
Changing a bulb .......................... 142
Changing an exterior
146-147-148-149-150-151
Changing an interior bulb ........ 152
Changing a tyre .................. 130-131
Changing battery - key with
remote control.......................... 8
Chassis marking.......................... 192
Checking fluid levels.................. 172
Cigar lighter ................................. 49
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bulb ......
Clutch ........................................... 195
CO2 emissions ........................... 211
Conditions of use ...................... 115
Controls........................................ 47
Coupling the tow ring............... 165
Cylinder replacement ............... 142D
ashboard ................................... 3
Dead lock ..................................... 8
Dead Lock .................................... 8
Dimensions ................................. 202
Dipped beam headlights ............ 41
Dipped/main beam
headlights (changing a bulb)... 147
Dipped/main beam
headlights ................................... 147
Direction indicators
(changing a bulb) .............. 147-149
Direction indicators ............ 42-147
– Left direction indicator
warning light .......................... 128
– Right-hand indicator
warning light .......................... 128
Door open .................................. 122
Doors (unlocking/locking) ........ 52
Double rear swing doors .......... 58
DPF (particulate filter) .............. 84DPF (particulate trap)
cleaning underway warning
light ............................................. 123
DPF (particulate trap)
(cleaning underway
warning light) ............................ 123
Driver's seat arm rest ................ 48
Driving style ................................ 114
EBD fault warning light............ 121
EBD (fault warning light) .......... 121
EBD system .................................. 70
Emergency starting.................... 109
Engine bay fuse box ................... 157
Engine codes ............................... 193
Engine compartment fuse
box table .................................... 160
Engine coolant fluid ................... 176
Engine coolant fluid
(warning light)........................... 120
Engine coolant fluid warning
light ............................................. 120
Engine coolant temperature
gauge............................................ 14
Engine ........................................... 194
Engine marking ........................... 192
Engine oil ..................................... 174
Engine oil (low pressure
warning light) ............................ 122EOBD system .............................. 76
ESP (system) ................................ 71
ESP/Traction Plus fault
warning light.............................. 121
ESP/Traction Plus (fault
warning light) ............................ 121
Extending the boot .................... 6
Exterior light fault warning
light ............................................. 126
Exterior lights .............................. 41
Exterior lights (warning
light) ............................................ 126
Fiat CODE system .................... 5
Fiat CODE vehicle
protection system fault
warning light.............................. 125
Fiat CODE (vehicle
protection system fault
warning light) ............................ 125
Fix&Go automatic quick
tyre repair kit... 137-139-141-142
Flashing the headlights ............... 41
Fluids and lubricants.................. 207
Fog lights (changing a bulb)...... 148
Fog lights ................................ 48-148
– Warning light ......................... 128
Fog lights warning light ............. 128
Follow Me Home ........................ 42
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