best speed. You can change the
activation threshold and the time
between one wipe and the next by
turning the ring 2:
Efig. 81 Minimum sensitivity
Ffig. 81 Maximum sensitivity
C fig. 80Continuous slow operation
Dfig. 80 Continuous fast operation
NOTE If there is fog or snow, the
automatic windscreen wipers are not
systematic and the driver has to
operate them.
IMPORTANT The C fig. 80 operation
mode is only accessible when the
starter device is inserted. Functions B
and D fig. 80 can only be accessed
with the engine started.
NOTE There is a service position for
replacing the wiper blades. With the
starter switch on and engine off, lower
the wiper lever 1 fig. 81 completely
(position D). The wiper blades will stop
in a free position (refer to the "Screen
wiper" paragraph in the "Maintenance
and care” chapter).
Windscreen washer
With starter device inserted, pull lever 1
fig. 82 towards the driver. Pulling the
lever briefly, activates a single wipe
together with the screen washer. Pulling
the lever for a longer time, activates
three consecutive wipes together with
the screen washer, and then a fourth
wipe after a few seconds.IMPORTANT In the case of ice or snow,
clean the windscreen (including the
central section behind the interior rear
view mirror) and the rear window before
activating the wipers (risk of overheating
their electric motor). Check the status
of the wiper blades:
they have to stay clean: clean both
windscreen and rear window regularly
with soapy water;
do not use them when the
windscreen and rear window are dry;
detach them from the windscreen or
rear window if they have not been used
for a long time.
In any case, replace them as soon as
they are no longer efficient: about once
a year. Before using the rear wiper,
check that there is no item that could
interfere with the wiper trajectory.
REAR WINDOW WIPER /
WASHER
37) 38) 39)
5) 6) 7)
Rear intermittent window wiper
according to speed
With the starter switch on, rotate the
end of lever 1 fig. 83 until the symbol
is aligned with the reference 2
fig. 83. The frequency of operation will
vary depending to the speed.
Rear window washer
With the starter switch on, rotate the
end of lever 1 fig. 83 until the symbol
is aligned with the reference 2
fig. 83.
When you release the lever, it goes
back to the rear window washer
position.
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE If the wipers are operating or are
in automatic mode, when you put the
gear in reverse, the rear window starts
working intermittently.
IMPORTANT In the case of ice or snow,
clean the windscreen (including the
central section behind the interior rear
view mirror) and the rear window before
activating the wipers (risk of overheating
their electric motor). Check the status
of the wiper blades:
they have to be kept clean: clean the
blades, the windscreen and rearscreen
regularly with soapy water;
do not use them when the
windscreen and rear window are dry;
detach them from the windscreen or
rear window if they have not been used
for a long time.
IMPORTANT In any case, replace them
as soon as they are no longer efficient:
about once a year.
IMPORTANT Before using the rear
wiper, check that there is no item that
could interfere with the wiper trajectory.
IMPORTANT Do not use the wiper arm
to open or close the luggage
compartment door.
WARNING
37)When working in the engine
compartment, make sure that the
windscreen wiper is in position A
(stopped). Risk of injury.
38)If the window needs to be cleaned,
make sure the device is deactivated or the
key is on STOP.
39)When working in the engine
compartment, make sure that the rear
window wiper is in the stopped position.
Risk of injury.
IMPORTANT
5)Never use the windscreen wipers to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor cut-out
switch, which prevents operation for a few
seconds, may intervene. If operation is not
subsequently restored, even after restarting
the vehicle, contact a Fiat Dealership.
6)Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with the blades lifted from the windscreen.
7)Make sure the device is switched off if
there is ice on the windscreen.
REFUELLING THE
VEHICLE
Useful tank capacity: Approx. 80 litres
Open the left front door to access the
flap A fig. 84.
While filling, hang the cap 2 fig. 84 on
the cap holder 1 on the flap A.
IMPORTANT After filling, check that the
cap and flap are closed.
Fuel quality
Use the best quality fuel, respecting the
regulations in force specific to each
country, and adhere strictly to the
indications on the label located on the
flap A.
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PARKING THE
VEHICLE
145) 146)
26) 27) 28)
Proceed as follows when parking and
leaving the vehicle:
engage a gear (1st gear if facing
uphill or reverse if facing downhill) and
leave the wheels turned;
stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
always remove the ignition key.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a
stone if the vehicle is parked on a steep
slope.
IMPORTANTNEVERleave the vehicle
with the gear in neutral.
HANDBRAKE
To engage the handbrake, pull the lever
up and check that the vehicle is
immobilised properly. The
warning
light will come on in the instrument
panel.
To release the handbrake, pull the lever
up slightly, press the button 2 fig. 208
and accompany the lever down to its
rest position. The indicator light turns
off.
WARNING
145)Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. In addition, always remove the
ignition key when leaving the vehicle and
take it out with you.
146)For cars equipped with a front
armrest, lift it up to ensure that it does not
interfere with the action of the handbrake.
IMPORTANT
26)Depending on the slope and/or load,
you may need to tighten the brake another
two clicks.
27)When driving, check that the handbrake
is completely lowered and disengaged (the
red light is off): you could overheat or
deteriorate it.28)Following a collision with a kerb, a high
step, a stone post or other types of urban
features, have your vehicle checked by the
Fiat Dealership to avoid any risk of
accident: you may have damaged an axle
shaft, the steering gear or other part.
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Replacing wiper blades with the
starter device inserted, engine
stopped:
completely lower the wiper arm;
lift up the wiper arms 1 and 2
fig. 276;
pull the tongue 4 fig. 277 (movement
A) and push the blade 3 upwards.
Reassembly
To refit the wiper, proceed in reverse
order. Make sure the blade is properly
locked in place.
Window wiper on rear swing doors
lift up the rear window wiper 5
fig. 278;
turn the blade 6 fig. 278 until you feel
resistance;
disengage the blade by pulling it
(movement C fig. 278 ).Rear window wiper on the tailgate
lift up the rear window wiper 7
fig. 279;
pull the tab 9 (movement B) and
push the blade 8 upwards (fig. 280 ).Reassembly
Proceed in reverse order for
dismounting. Make sure the blade is
properly locked in place.
IMPORTANT
59)In case of frost, make sure that it does
not immobilise the windscreen wiper blades
(risk of overheating the motor).
60)Check condition of the wiper blades.
You need to replace them as soon as they
are no longer efficient: about once a year.
61)When replacing the blade, once it has
been removed, do not let the wiper arm hit
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Smoke coming from underneath the vehicle
when starting the heating.This does not necessarily indicate a fault: the
smoke comes from the boiler.
In this case, the smoke will gradually
disappear when the passenger compartment
has reached the right temperature.
Smoke coming from the engine
compartment.Short circuit or leaks from the cooling circuit.Stop, remove the starter device, move away
from the vehicle and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
The oil pressure warning light goes on in a
curve or when braking.The oil level is too low.Add engine oil (see the paragraph "Warning
lights and messages" in the chapter
"Knowing the instrument panel").
The oil pressure warning light goes on and
delays going off or stays on when you
accelerate.Low oil pressure. Stop and contact a Fiat Dealership.
Steering becomes hard. Power steering is overheating. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Vibrations.Badly inflated tyres, badly balanced or
damaged.Check the tyre pressure; if the defect
persists, have it checked at a Fiat Dealership.
The engine overheats. The coolant liquid
temperature indicator is in the alarm area and
theSTOPwarning light goes on.The cooling fan is out of order.Stop, turn off the engine and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
Coolant liquid leak.Check the coolant liquid tank: there should
be liquid in it. In not, contact a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
Coolant liquid boiling in the tank.
64)
Mechanical breakdown: head gasket
damaged.Stop the engine and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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