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142)Never tow an automatic transmission
vehicle with the front wheels up (and the
rear wheels on the ground) (Type B) when
the automatic transmission fluid level is low.
This may cause serious and expensive
damage to the transmission.
143)When the engine is not running, the
brake booster and power steering pump do
not operate. This means higher brake
depression force and higher steering effort
are required. Therefore, vehicle operation is
very difficult.
144)Do not leave the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position or the operation mode in
OFF. The steering wheel will lock, causing
loss of control.
145)On vehicles with super select 4WD II,
when you are going to tow another vehicle,
set the drive mode-selector to “4H”
position. Selecting “2H” drive may increase
the differential oil temperature, resulting in
possible damage to the driving system.
Further, the drive train will be subjected to
excessive loading possibly leading to oil
leakage, component seizure, or other
serious faults.OPERATION UNDER
ADVERSE DRIVING
CONDITIONS
On a flooded road
Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter
the brake discs, resulting in temporarily
ineffective brakes. In such cases, lightly
depress the brake pedal to see if the
brakes operate properly. If they do not,
lightly depress the pedal several times
while driving in order to dry the brake
pads.
When driving in rain or on a road with
many puddles a layer of water may
form between the tyres and the road
surface. This reduces a tyre’s frictional
resistance on the road, resulting in loss
of steering stability and braking
capability.
To cope with this, observe the following
items:
(a) Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres.
(c) Always maintain the specified tyre
inflation pressures.On a snow-covered or frozen road
When driving on a snow-covered or
frozen road, it is recommended that you
use snow tyres or snow traction device
(tyre chains). Refer to the “Snow tyres”
and “Snow traction device (tyre chains)”
sections.
Avoid high-speed operation, sudden
acceleration, abrupt brake application
and sharp cornering.
Depressing the brake pedal during
travel on snowy or icy roads may cause
tyre slippage and skidding. When
traction between the tyres and the road
is reduced the wheels may skid and the
vehicle cannot readily be brought to a
stop by conventional braking
techniques. Braking will differ,
depending upon whether you have
anti-lock brake system (ABS). If you do
have ABS, brake by pressing the brake
pedal hard, and keeping it pressed. If
you do not have ABS, pump the brake
pedal with short rapid jabs, each time
fully applying and fully releasing for
greatest effect.
Allow extra distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you,
and avoid sudden braking.
Accumulation of ice on the braking
system can cause the wheels to lock.
Pull away from a standstill slowly after
confirming safety around the vehicle.
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Passenger compartment fuse location table
No. Electrical system Capacity
1 Tail lamp (left) 7.5 A
2 Cigarette lighter 15 A
3 Ignition coil 10 A
4 Starter motor 7.5 A
5 Sunroof 20A
6 Accessory socket 15 A
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No. Electrical system Capacities
F1 Headlamp low beam (left) 15 A
F2 Headlamp low beam (right) 15 A
F3 Headlamp high beam (left) 10 A
F4 Headlamp high beam (right) 10 A
F5 Horn 10 A
F6 Front fog lamps 15 A
F7 Daytime running lamps 10 A
F8 Radiator fan motor 20 A
F9 T/F 20 A
F10 — —
F11 Headlamp washer 20 A
F12 Stop lamps (Brake lamps) 15 A
F13 Ignition coil 10 A
F14 Engine control 7.5 A
F15 Alternator 7.5 A
F16 Hazard warning flasher 15 A
F17 Automatic transmission 20 A
F18 Air conditioning 20 A
F19ETV 15 A
Fuel line heater 20 A
F20 Starter 7.5 A
F21 — —
F22 Fuel pump 15 A
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Fuse replacement
294) 295) 296) 297) 298)
147)
1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn
off the electrical circuit concerned and
place the ignition switch in the “LOCK”
position or put the operation mode in
OFF.
2. Remove the fuse puller (A) from the
inside of the fuse block in the engine
compartment.
3. Referring to the fuse load capacity
table, check the fuse pertaining to the
problem.B. Fuse is OK
C. Blown fuse
NOTE If any system does not function
but the fuse corresponding to that
system is normal, there may be a fault
in the system elsewhere. We
recommend you to have your vehicle
checked.
4. Insert a new fuse of the same
capacity by using the fuse puller into
the same place at the fuse block.
WARNING
294)If the newly inserted fuse blows again
after a short time, we recommend you to
have the electrical system checked to find
the cause and rectify it.
295)Never use a fuse with a larger
capacity than specified or a substitute
(such as a cable or foil). Doing so could
cause the circuit wires to overheat and
create a fire.
296)Never replace a blown fuse with metal
wires or other material.
297)Before replacing a fuse, make sure
that the ignition key has been removed and
that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
298)If a general protection fuse for safety
systems (airbag system, braking system),
power unit systems (engine system,
transmission system) or steering system
blows, contact a Fiat Dealership.
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IMPORTANT
147)If it is necessary to wash the engine
compartment, take care not to directly hit
the fuse box and the window wiper motor
with the water jet
REPLACEMENT OF
LAMP BULBS
299) 300) 301) 302) 303) 304)
Before replacing a bulb, ensure the
lamp is off. Do not touch the glass part
of the new bulb with your bare fingers;
the skin oil left on the glass will
evaporate when the bulb gets hot and
the vapor will condense on the reflector
and dim the surface.
NOTE If you are unsure of how to carry
out the work as required, we
recommend you to consult a specialist.
Be careful not to scratch the vehicle
body when removing a lamp and lens.
When it rains, or when the vehicle has
been washed, the inside of the lens
sometimes becomes foggy. This is the
same phenomenon as when window
glass mists up on a humid day, and
does not indicate a functional problem.When the lamp is switched on, the heat
will remove the fog. However, if water
gathers inside the lamp, we
recommend you to have the lamp
checked.
Bulb location and capacity
When replacing a bulb, use a new bulb
with the same wattage and colour.
Outside
Front
Except for vehicles with high
intensity discharge headlamps
1. Position lamps: 5 W (W5W)
2. Front turn-signal lamps: 21 W
(PY21W/P21W)
3. Headlamps, high/low beam:
60/55 W (H4)
4. Type 1: Front fog lamps: 35 W (H8)
Daytime running lamps: 13 W (P13W).
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Glove box lamp
Have the glove box lamp bulb replaced
at a Fiat dealership.
WARNING
299)Bulbs are extremely hot immediately
after being turned off. When replacing a
bulb, wait for it to cool sufficiently before
touching it. You could otherwise be burnt.
300)Handle halogen lamp bulb with care.
The gas inside halogen lamp bulb is highly
pressurized, so dropping, knocking, or
scratching a halogen lamp bulb can cause
it to shatter.
301)Never hold the halogen lamp bulb
with a bare hand, dirty glove, etc. The oil
from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are
operated. If the glass surface is dirty, it
must be cleaned with alcohol, paint thinner,
etc., and refit it after drying it thoroughly.302)Always consult a specialist when
repairing or replacing the bulbs of high
intensity discharge headlamps. This is
because the power circuit, bulbs and
electrodes generate a high voltage that
could cause an electric shock.
303)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.
304)Only replace bulbs when the engine is
off. Also ensure that the engine is cold, to
prevent the risk of burns.
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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.SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.......224
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN . .225
PERIODIC CHECKS..........240
DEMANDING VEHICLE USE.....240
CHECKING LEVELS..........241
CATALYTIC CONVERTER.......245
ENGINE OIL...............245
ENGINE COOLANT...........247
WASHER FLUID.............249
BRAKE FLUID..............249
CLUTCH FLUID.............250
POWER STEERING FLUID......251
BATTERY.................252
WIPER BLADE RUBBER
REPLACEMENT.............254
GENERAL MAINTENANCE......255
VEHICLE CARE PRECAUTIONS. . .255
CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF
YOUR VEHICLE.............256
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR OF
YOUR VEHICLE.............257
TYRES...................260
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
PETROL-POWERED ENGINE
Thousand of miles9 182736455463728190
Thousand of kilometers15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust
pressure, if necessary●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
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Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels
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Check battery condition●●●●●●●●●●
Change engine coolant(2)
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness
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Use the diagnosis socket to check
supply/engine management systems
operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided, engine
oil degradation
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Perform the "Small Injection Quantity
Learning” procedure●●●●●●●●●●
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
(2) This should be done every two years or 40,000 km.
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