VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS
IMPORTANT
Any change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road holding, thus causing accidents, in which the
occupants could even be fatally injured.
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER
If after buying the vehicle, you decide to install electrical accessories that require a permanent electrical supply (e.g. radio,
satellite anti-theft system, etc.) or accessories that in any case burden the electrical supply, contact a Fiat Dealership, whose
personnel will check whether the vehicles's electrical system is able to withstand the load required, or whether it needs to
be integrated with a more powerful battery.
IMPORTANT Take care when fitting additional spoilers, alloy wheels or non-standard wheel hubs: they could reduce the
ventilation of the brakes and affect efficiency under sharp, repeated braking or on long descents. Make sure that nothing
obstructs the pedal stroke (mats, etc.).
INSTALLING ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electrical and electronic devices installed after buying the vehicle and available as after-sales must carry the following label
.
Fiat authorises the installation of transceivers provided that installation is carried out at a specialised centre, in a workmanlike
fashion and in compliance with manufacturer's specifications.
IMPORTANT Traffic authorities may not allow the vehicle on the road if devices are fitted that involve modifications to the
features of the vehicle. This may also cause lapse of the warranty in relation to faults caused by the change or either directly or
indirectly related to it.
Fiat shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by Fiat and/or
not installed in compliance with the provided instructions.
RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND MOBILE PHONES
Radio transmitters (car phones, CB radios etc.) cannot be used inside the vehicle unless a separate aerial is mounted
externally.
Transmission and reception of these devices may be affected by the shielding effect of the vehicle body. As far as the use of
EC-approved mobile phones is concerned (GSM, GPRS, UMTS, LTE), follow the usage instructions provided by the mobile
phone Manufacturer.
WARNING
74) Do not apply stickers or other objects to the steering wheel, the dashboard in the passenger side airbag area and
the seats. Never put objects (e.g. mobile phones) on the passenger side of the dashboard since they could interfere
with correct inflation of the passenger airbag and also cause serious injury to the passengers.
75) When an active passenger airbag is fitted, DO NOT install rearward facing child restraint systems on the front seat.
Deployment of the airbag in an accident could cause fatal injuries to the child regardless of the severity of the
impact. Therefore, always deactivate the passenger side airbag when a rearward facing child restraint system is
installed on the front passenger seat. The front passenger seat must also be positioned back as far as possible in
order to prevent the child restraint system from coming into contact with the dashboard. Immediately reactivate the
passenger airbag as soon as the child restraint system has been removed.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere
with our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the 00 800
3428 0000 freephone number to
search the nearest Fiat Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS...........152
REPLACING A BULB ......................152
REPLACING AN EXTERIOR BULB ..155
REPLACING AN INTERIOR BULB ...158
REPLACING FUSES........................160
CHANGING A WHEEL ....................166
FIX&GO AUTOMATIC QUICK TYRE
REPAIR KIT .....................................170
EMERGENCY STARTING ................174
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ................175
LIFTING THE VEHICLE....................176
TOWING THE VEHICLE ..................176
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The battery is also more prone to the
risk of freezing (already at temperatures
of -10°C). Refer to the paragraph
"Vehicle inactivity" in "Starting and
driving" if the vehicle is left parked for a
long time.
If, after buying the vehicle, you want to
install electric accessories which require
permanent electric supply (alarm, etc.)
contact a Fiat Dealership whose
qualified personnel, in addition to
suggesting the most suitable devices
from the Lineaccessori Fiat, will
evaluate the overall electric absorption,
checking whether the vehicle's
electrical system is capable of
withstanding the load required, or
whether it should be integrated with a
more powerful battery.
Since some of these devices continue
to consume electricity even when
the engine is off, they gradually run
down the battery.
WARNING
133) Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with
skin and eyes. Keep naked flames
or possible sources of sparks
away from the battery: risk
of explosion or fire.
134) Using the battery when the fluid
is too low can damage it
irreparably and generate a risk of
explosion.
135) When performing any operation
on the battery or near it, always
protect your eyes with special
goggles.
IMPORTANT
37) Incorrect assembly of electrical
and electronic devices may cause
severe damage to your vehicle.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you
want to install accessories
(alarms, radiophone, etc.): they
will suggest the most suitable
devices and advise you if a higher
capacity battery needs to be
installed.
38) 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 location, otherwise it may
freeze.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF
ITS LIFE
Fiat has been committed for many years to safeguarding the environment through the constant improvement of its production
processes and manufacturing products that are increasingly "eco-compatible". To assure customers of the best possible
service in terms of respecting environmental laws and in response to European Directive 2000/53/EC governing vehicles at the
end of their life, Fiat is offering their customers the opportunity of handing over their vehicle (*) at the end of its life without
incurring any additional costs.
The European Directive sets out that when the vehicle is handed over, the last keeper or owner should not incur any expenses
as a result of it having a zero or negative market value. In particular, in almost all European Union countries, until 1st January
2007, vehicles registered after 1st July 2002 will be collected free of charge, whilst from 2007 collection will be free of charge
irrespective of the year of registration as long as the vehicle contains its basic components (in particular the engine and
bodywork) and has no additional waste.
To hand your vehicle over at the end of its life without extra cost, contact a Fiat Dealership or authorised collection and
scrapping centres. These centres have been carefully chosen to offer high quality service for the collection, treatment and
recycling of vehicles at their end of life, respecting the surrounding environment.
You can find further information on these collection and scrapping centres either from a Fiat or Fiat Commercial Vehicle
Dealership or by calling the freephone number 00800 3428 0000 or by going on the Fiat website.
(*) Vehicle for transporting passengers with a maximum of nine seats and a total permitted weight of 3.5 t
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Hazard warning lights..................... 152
Headlights...................................... 66
Headlight washers ......................... 40
Head restraints............................... 30
Heating and ventilation ............... 41-43
Hill Holder system .......................... 108
Identification data .......................... 212
Ignition device ................................ 16
Important information ..................... 126
Inflation pressure ............................ 230
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 5
Interior fittings ................................ 62
Interior lights .................................. 36
Interior mirror ................................. 32
Interiors .......................................... 208
Isofix child restraint system
setup ........................................... 119
Jump starting ................................ 174
Lifting the vehicle .......................... 176
Load limiters .................................. 113
Luggage compartment light ........... 37
Main beam headlights............. 34-156
Maintenance of the seat belts ........ 114
Manual climate control system ....... 45
Manual deactivation of
passenger side front airbag and
side bag for chest/head
protection .................................... 123
MSR system .................................. 109Multifunction display....................... 78
– Control buttons ......................... 78
– Set-up menu ............................. 79
Number plate lights (for
hatchback versions) ..................... 158
Number plate lights (for versions
with wing doors)........................... 158
Occupant protection systems ....... 110
Parking ......................................... 132
Parking sensors ............................. 144
Partitions........................................ 28
Passenger side front airbag ............ 122
Performance .................................. 269
Periodic checks ............................. 188
Plastic parts ................................... 208
Plugs (type) .................................... 216
Power socket ................................. 62
Power steering fluid........................ 197
Practical advice for reducing fuel
consumption and harmful
emissions ..................................... 147
Prescriptions for vehicle at end
of life ............................................ 305
Pretensioners ................................. 113
Procedure for diesel versions ......... 130
Procedure for petrol versions.......... 130
Prolonged vehicle inactivity............. 206
Protecting the environment ............ 68
Protection against atmospheric
agents.......................................... 206
Radio (setup) ................................ 67
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones......................................... 5
Rear doors ..................................... 21
Rear fog lights ................................ 57
Rear light clusters .......................... 156
Rear roof light ................................ 159
Rear view mirrors ........................... 32
Rear window washer...................... 40
Rear window wiper ..................... 39-40
Refuelling the vehicle ...................... 146
Replacing a bulb ............................ 152
Replacing an exterior bulb .............. 155
Replacing an interior bulb ............... 158
Replacing fuses.............................. 160
Replacing the battery ..................... 199
Rim Protector................................. 225
Rims and tyres ............................... 224
Roof rack ....................................... 66
Rubber hoses ................................ 205
Saving fuel .................................... 147
SBR system ................................... 112
Scheduled servicing ....................... 180
Scheduled Servicing Plan ............... 181
Seat belts....................................... 111
Seats and fabric parts .................... 208
Seats ............................................. 23
– Driver’s seat .............................. 23
– Passenger seat ......................... 24
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