Traffic and road
conditions
Rather high consumption levels are
linked to situations with heavy traffic, for
instance when travelling in queues
with frequent use of the lower gears or
in cities with many traffic lights. Winding
mountain roads and rough road
surfaces also adversely affect
consumption.
Stops in traffic
During prolonged hold-ups (e.g. level
crossings) the engine should be
switched off.TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
The vehicle must be provided with a
type-approved tow hook and adequate
electrical system to tow caravans or
trailers. Installation should be carried
out by specialised personnel who
will issue the required papers for
travelling on roads.
Install any specific and/or additional
door mirrors as specified by the
Highway Code.
Remember that when towing a trailer,
steep hills are harder to climb, the
braking spaces increase and overtaking
takes longer depending on the overall
weight.
Engage a low gear when driving
downhill, rather than constantly using
the brake.
The weight of the trailer on the vehicle
tow hook will reduce the loading
capacity of the vehicle by the same
amount. Consider the weight of the
trailer fully laden, including accessories
and luggage, to make sure you do
not exceed the maximum towable
weight (shown on the vehicle
registration document).Do not exceed the speed limits specific
to each country you are driving in, in
the case of vehicles towing trailers.
In any case, the top speed must not
exceed 100 km/h.
You are advised to fit a suitable
stabiliser to the trailer drawbar.
In the vehicles equipped with parking
sensors, after fitting the tow hook
malfunctioning warnings may be
displayed, as some parts (tow bar, ball
tow hook) may be within the sensor
detection range. In this case the
detection range must be adjusted or
the parking assistance function must be
deactivated.
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INSTALLING THE TOW
HOOK
The towing device should be fastened
to the body by specialised personnel
according to any additional and/or
integrative information supplied by the
Manufacturer of the device.
The towing device must meet current
regulations with reference to Directive
94/20/EC and subsequent
amendments.
For any version the towing device used
must match the towable weight of the
vehicle on which it is to be installed.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
WARNING
145) 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 and lighted
cigarettes away from the battery
and do not cause sparks.
REPLACING A
WHEEL
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
Wheel replacement and correct use of
the jack and spare wheel (for
versions/markets, where provided) call
for some precautions, which are listed
below.
146) 147) 148) 149) 150)
Please note that:
❒the jack weight is 4.5 kg;
❒the jack requires no adjustment;
❒the jack cannot be repaired: in the
event of a fault it must be replaced by
another original one;
❒no tool other than its cranking device
may be fitted on the jack.
151)
To change a wheel,
proceed as follows:
❒stop the vehicle in a position that is
not dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel
safely. The ground should be flat
if possible, and sufficiently firm;
❒stop the engine and pull the
handbrake;
❒engage first gear or reverse;
❒put on the reflective safety jacket
(compulsory by law in certain
countries) before getting out of the
vehicle;
❒indicate that the vehicle has broken
down using the devices required by
the law in the current country (e.g.
warning triangle, hazard lights, etc.);
❒In the event of a wheel change on a
slope or on unsurfaced roads, put
any object as stop under the wheels;
❒take the tool bag under the
passenger seat (see “Compartment
under front passenger seat” in the
“Know your vehicle” section);
The container includes these tools:
A - tow hook
B - rod for spanner
C - bolt spanner
D - jack
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❒introduce the assembled tool fig. 186
with the suitable extension B fig. 185
on the screw A fig. 185 of the spare
wheel housing manoeuvring device
and turn clockwise to lift the spare
wheel back up until it is fully
supported in its housing under the
platform, checking that the
attachment reference D fig. 188
appears in the window on the device;
❒Check the correct position of the
replaced wheel under the platform
(the lifting system is equipped with a
clutch to limit the end of the stroke).
Incorrect positioning may jeopardise
safety;
❒place the removal tools back in the
tool bag / compartment;
❒place the tool box / compartment in
its housing under the passenger
seat.
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WARNING
146) Use your hazard lights, warning
triangle, etc. to show that your
vehicle is stationary according to
the regulations in force.
Passengers should get out of the
vehicle, particularly if it is heavily
loaded, and wait for the wheel
to be changed away from the
traffic. Apply the handbrake. in
the event of a wheel change on a
slope or on unsurfaced roads,
put any object as stop under the
wheels.147) The spare wheel supplied (for
versions/markets, where
provided) is specific for your
vehicle. Therefore, it must not be
used on other models. Do not
use spare wheels of other models
on your vehicle. The wheel bolts
are specific for your vehicle: do
not use them on different models
and do not use bolts from other
models on your car.
148) Have the wheel repaired and
refitted as soon as possible. Do
not apply grease to the bolt
threads before fitting: they could
come unscrewed.
149) Use the jack only to replace
wheels on the vehicle with which
it is supplied or on other vehicles
of the same model. Never use
the jack for other purposes, such
as lifting other car models. Never
use the jack to carry out repairs
under the vehicle. Incorrect
positioning of the jack may cause
the lifted vehicle to fall. Do not
use the jack for loads higher than
those shown on the label.
150) Never tamper with the inflation
valve. Never introduce tools of any
kind between rim and tyre. Check
tyre and spare wheel pressure
regularly, referring to the values
shown in the "Technical
specifications" section.
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IMPORTANT A slight misting may
appear on the internal surface of the
headlight: this does not indicate a fault
and is caused by low temperature
and the degree of humidity in the air.
Misting will rapidly disappear when the
headlights are switched on. The
presence of drops inside the headlights
indicates infiltration of water. Contact
a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT
45) Halogen bulbs must be handled
by holding the metallic part only.
Touching the transparent part
of the bulb with your fingers may
reduce the intensity of the
emitted light and even reduce the
lifespan of the bulb. In the event
of accidental contact, wipe the
bulb with a cloth moistened with
alcohol and let the bulb dry.
WARNING
168) Modifications or repairs to the
electric system that are not
carried out properly or do not take
the system technical
specifications into account can
cause malfunctions leading to the
risk of fire.
169) Halogen bulbs contain
pressurised gas; in the case of
breakage they may burst.
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Bulbs
Bulbs Type Power Figure ref.
Main beam headlights H7 55 W D
Dippedbeam headlights H7 55 W D
Front side lights/day lights W21/5W - LED (#) - -
Fog lights(*) H11 55 W -
Front direction indicators WY21W 21 W B
Side direction indicatorsW16WF(**) / WY5W
(***)16W (**) / 5W (***) A
Rear direction indicators PY2IW 21 W B
Side lights W5W 5 W A
Rear side lights P21/5 W 21/5W B
Rear side lights/Brake lights P21W 21 W B
3rd brake light W5W 5 W B
Reverse W16W 16 W B
Rear fog light W16W 16 W B
Number plate light C5W 5 W A
Front roof light (movable lens) 12V10W 10 W C
Rear roof light 12V10W 10 W C
(#) where provided, instead of bulb W21/5W
(*)for versions/markets, where provided
(**)XL and recreational versions
(***)all other versions
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REPLACING AN
EXTERIOR BULB
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see “Replacing a bulb”.
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
The front light clusters contain the side
lights and DRLs (where the LED
solution is not provided), dipped beam,
main beam and direction indicator
bulbs.
Bulbs must be replaced with the
headlight removed and placed on a
work surface.
To remove the headlight, operate as
follows:
❒open the bonnet following the
procedure in the "Bonnet/Luggage
Compartment" paragraph in the
"Knowing your car" chapter;
❒disconnect the electrical connector A
fig. 203 from the headlight;
❒undo the screws B fig. 204 fixing the
headlight to the body, release the
headlight from its housing, in the
lower part, as shown in fig. 204 and
remove the headlight placing it on
a work surface;
❒follow the steps described below for
replacing the bulbs;❒after the replacement fit the
headlight, fastening it with the fixing
screws B fig. 204;
❒connect the electrical connector A
fig. 203 to the headlight.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light
cluster as follows fig. 205:
A Direction indicators
B Dipped beam headlights
C Main beam headlightsD Side lights/daytime running lights
E Side lights/DRLs with LEDs (as an
alternative to D)
To replace a bulb of the main beam
headlights, remove rubber cap C fig.
206.
To replace a bulb of the dipped beam
headlights, remove rubber cap B fig.
206.
To replace the bulb of the direction
indicators and side lights/DRLs (when
not provided with LEDs) remove rubber
cap A fig. 206.
After replacement, refit the rubber caps
correctly, ensuring that they are locked
in place.
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SIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS (LEDs)
These are LEDs. For replacement,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
SIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective rubber cover
A fig. 206;
❒turn the bulb holder B fig. 207
anticlockwise;
❒extract the bulb by pulling and
replace it;
❒remove the bulb by pushing it slightly
and turning it anticlockwise (bayonet
mount);
❒refit the bulb holder B by turning it
clockwise and making sure that it
locks correctly❒refit the protective rubber cover A fig.
206.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as
follows:
❒remove the protective rubber cover C
fig. 206;
❒release the bulb holder A fig. 208
from the side clips B and remove it;❒disconnect the electrical connector;
❒fit the new bulb, ensuring that the
outline of the metal part coincides
with the grooves on the curve of the
headlight, pressing to engage it
with the side clips;
❒reconnect the electrical connector;
❒refit the protective rubber cover C fig.
206.
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS
With incandescent bulbs
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective rubber cover
B fig. 206;
❒release the bulb holder A fig. 209
from the side clips B and remove it;
❒disconnect the electrical connector;
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❒fit the new bulb, ensuring that the
outline of the metal part coincides
with the grooves on the curve of the
headlight, pressing to engage it
with the side clips;
❒reconnect the electrical connector;
❒refit the protective rubber cover B fig.
206.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective rubber cover
A fig. 206;
❒turn the bulb holder B fig. 210
anticlockwise;
❒extract the bulb by pulling and
replace it;
❒remove the bulb by pushing it slightly
and turning it anticlockwise (bayonet
mount);
❒refit the bulb holder B by turning it
clockwise and making sure that it
locks correctly
❒refit the protective rubber cover A fig.
206.Side
To change the bulb, proceed as follows
fig. 211:
❒move the mirror manually to permit
access to the two fixing screws A;
❒using the Phillips screwdriver
provided, undo the screws
and extract the bulb holder assembly,
releasing it from the teeth;
❒undo the bulb and replace bulb B,
turning it anticlockwise.FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To replace the front fog light bulbs,
proceed as follows:
❒steer the wheel completely inwards;
❒undo the screw A and remove the
flap B fig. 212;
❒adjust the catch C fig. 213 and
disconnect the electrical connector
D;
❒turn and remove the bulb holder E;
❒release the bulb and replace it;
❒refit the new bulb and carry out the
procedure described previously in
reverse.
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