What to do
Wash the car by hand, with lots of
water, using a soft cloth or sponge.
Going through an automatic car
wash
Bring the windscreen wiper to the stop
position (refer to the "Windscreen /
Rearscreen wiper” paragraph in the
"Getting to know your vehicle” chapter).
Check that external equipment is fixed
properly (additional lamps, rearview
mirrors) and remove the radio aerial (for
versions/markets where provided).
Headlight cleaning
Since the headlights are equipped with
plastic materials, use a soft cloth or
cotton pad. If this is not sufficient, wet it
slightly with soapy water, then rinse with
a soft cloth or cotton. Finish by drying
delicately with a soft, dry cloth. Do not
use alcohol-based products.
Windows
(e.g.: the instrument panel, clock,
outside temperature display panel,
radio display panel, multi-media or
multi-function display panel, etc.)
Use a soft, cotton cloth. If this is not
sufficient, use a soft cloth (or a cotton
pad) slightly wetted with soapy water,
then rinse with a soft cloth or wet
cotton.Finish by drying delicately with a soft,
dry cloth.
Do not use alcohol-based products
and/or nebulisers on the area.
WARNING
210)In order to preserve the aesthetic
appearance of the paint, abrasive products
and/or polishes should not be used for
cleaning the vehicle.
211)Avoid washing with rollers and/or
brushes in washing stations. Wash the
vehicle only by hand using neutral pH
detergents; dry it with a dampened
chamois leather. Abrasive products and/or
polishes should not be used for cleaning
the vehicle. Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive. Avoid (if at all possible) parking
the vehicle under trees; remove vegetable
resins immediately as, when dried, it may
only be possible to remove them with
abrasive products and/or polishes, which is
highly inadvisable as they could alter the
typical opaqueness of the paint. Do not
use pure windscreen washer fluid for
cleaning the front windscreen and rear
window; dilute it min. 50% with water. Only
use pure screen washer fluid when strictly
necessary due to outside temperature
conditions.
IMPORTANT
7)Detergents pollute the environment. The
vehicle should be washed in areas
equipped for collecting and purifying the
liquid used in the washing process.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Electric equipment
Windscreen wiper not working.Windscreen wiper blade blocked. Detach the blade before moving the wiper.
Electrical circuit defective. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Fuse damaged.Replace the fuse, referring to the “Passenger
compartment fuses” paragraph in the “In an
emergency” chapter.
The windscreen wiper does not stop. Defective electrical controls. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Faster directional signal frequency. Bulb blown.Please see the paragraph "Replacing a light
bulb" in the "Emergency" chapter.
The direction indicators do not work.Electrical circuit or control is defective. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Fuse damaged.Replace the fuse, referring to the “Passenger
compartment fuses” paragraph in the “In an
emergency” chapter.
The headlights do not go on or do not go off.Electrical circuit or control is defective. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Fuse damaged.Replace the fuse, referring to the “Passenger
compartment fuses” paragraph in the “In an
emergency” chapter.
Electric equipment
Traces of condensation in the lights.Traces of condensation can be due to natural
causes linked to temperature variations. In
this case, they will gradually disappear when
you turn the lights on.
The front seat belt warning light turns on
even if the seat belts are fastened.An object has come between the floorboard
and the seat, obstructing the sensor's
function.Remove any object that is beneath the front
seats.
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TECHNICAL DATA
INDEX
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). . .126
Accessories purchased by the
owner....................5
Active safety systems..........126
Adblue additive reservoir.........45
Baggage cover..............70
Battery...................173
Battery recharging............159
Bodywork.................178
Braking system..............186
Cargo volumes.............199
Checking levels..............169
Child protection systems........101
Carrying children safely.......101
Fitting a child restraint system
with seat belts............103
ISOFIX fastening system......116
Climate control...............46
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............88
Cruise control (constant speed
regulator).................70
Diesel version particularities......76
Diffusers...................49
Display....................78
Doors.....................21
Centralised door locking/
unlocking for the openable parts . .25Front doors...............21
Manual door locking/unlocking . . .26
Rear swing doors...........23
Sliding side door............22
Tailgate.................24
Electric windows.............60
Engine...................184
Engine bonnet...............61
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system.................126
External lights...............37
Daytime running lights........37
Dipped headlights...........37
Direction indicators..........39
Front fog lights.............38
Headlight alignment adjustment . .38
Main beam headlights........37
Rear fog light..............38
Side lights................37
Filters...................172
Front air bags
Driver and passenger air bags . . .97
Front passenger side air bag and
child restraint..............98
Front airbags................97
Front headrest...............28
Handbrake................135
Hazard warning lights..........143
Headrests..................28Heating and ventilation..........48
Heavy-duty use of the vehicle
(scheduled service)..........168
Hill Holder Assistance for starting
uphill...................128
Identification data............182
Ignition device...............46
Installing electrical/electronic
devices...................5
Interior...................180
Interior fittings...............62
Sun visors................62
Interior lights................40
Jump starting..............158
Keys.....................14
Electronic key.............17
Key with remote control.......14
Manual climate control.........50
Occupant protection systems.....93
Parking the vehicle...........135
Passenger compartment fuse
control unit...............150
Passenger compartment fuses. . . .149
PBA (Panic Brake Assist) system. . .127
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)................168
Pre-tensioners...............96
Protecting the environment.......75
Radar parking...............57
Radio.....................69
Fluids and lubricants..........211 CO2 Emissions..............217
Consumption...............215
Performance...............213
