WARNING
139)Before towing, turn the key to MAR
and then to STOP without extracting it. The
steering column will automatically lock
when the key is removed and the wheels
cannot be steered. Also check that the
gearbox is in neutral (on versions equipped
with automatic transmission (if present),
check that the gear lever is in N position).140)The brake servo and the
electromechanical power steering will not
work while the vehicle is being towed. You
will therefore need to apply more force on
the brake pedal and steering wheel. Do not
use flexible ropes when towing, and avoid
jerky movements. During towing, make
sure that the trailer hitch does not damage
any components it is touching. When
towing the car, you must comply with all
specific traffic regulations and adopt an
appropriate driving behaviour. Do not start
the engine while towing the car. Before
tightening the ring, clean the threaded
housing thoroughly. Make sure that the ring
is fully screwed into the housing before
towing the car.
141)The front and rear tow hooks should
be used only for emergencies on the road.
You are allowed to tow the vehicle for short
distances using an appropriate device in
accordance with the highway code (a rigid
bar), to move the vehicle on the road in
readiness for towing or transport via a
breakdown vehicle. Tow hooks MUST NOT
be used to tow vehicles off the road or
where there are obstacles and/or for
towing operations using cables or other
non-rigid devices. In compliance with the
above conditions, towing must take place
with the two vehicles (one towing, the other
towed) aligned as much as possible along
the same centre line.
13608116J0002EM
122
IN AN EMERGENCY
152)When performing any operation on
the battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with special goggles.
IMPORTANT
43)Be careful not to confuse the various
types of fluids while topping up: they are
not compatible with each other! Topping up
with an unsuitable fluid could severely
damage your vehicle.
44)The oil level must never exceed the
MAX. mark.
45)Always top up using engine oil of the
same specifications as that already in the
engine.
46)PARAFLU
UPanti-freeze is used in the
engine cooling system. Use fluid of the
same type as that contained in the cooling
system for any top-ups. PARAFLU
UP
cannot be mixed with any other type of
fluid. If this happens, do not start the
engine under any circumstances and
contact a Fiat Dealership.
47)Prevent brake fluid, which is highly
corrosive, from coming into contact with
painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.
48)If the vehicle must remain unused for a
long time at a very low temperature,
remove the battery and take it to a warm
place, to avoid freezing.49)Incorrect installation of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your car. After purchasing your
vehicle, if you wish to install any
accessories (e.g. anti-theft, radio phone,
etc.), go to a Fiat Dealership, which will
suggest the most suitable devices and
advise you whether a higher capacity
battery needs to be installed.
IMPORTANT
2)The used engine oil and the filter that has
been replaced contain substances that are
harmful to the environment. To change the
oil and filters, we advise you to contact a
Fiat Dealership.
3)Used transmission fluid contains
substances that are harmful to the
environment. It is advisable to contact a
Fiat Dealership to have the fluid changed.
4)Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment. For
battery replacement, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
BATTERY
RECHARGING
IMPORTANT NOTES
IMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
To carry out this operation contact a
Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT After setting the ignition
device to STOP and having closed the
driver side door, wait at least one
minute before disconnecting the
electrical supply from the battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply to the
battery, make sure that the ignition
device is in the STOP position and the
driver side door is closed.
IMPORTANT Charging should be slow
at a low ampere rating for
approximately 24 hours. Charging for a
longer time may damage the battery.
IMPORTANT The cables of the
electrical system must be correctly
reconnected to the battery, i.e. the
positive cable (+) to the positive
terminal and the negative cable (–) to
the negative terminal. The battery
terminals are marked with the positive
(+) and negative (–) symbols, and are
shown on the battery cover. The battery
terminals must also be corrosion-free
and firmly secured to the terminals. If a
139
"quick-type" battery charger is used
with the battery fitted on the vehicle,
before connecting it disconnect both
cables of the battery itself. Do not use a
"quick-type" battery charger to provide
the starting voltage.
VERSIONS WITHOUT
STOP/START SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the polarity;
turn on the charger;
when it is recharged, turn the
charger off before disconnecting it from
the battery;
reconnect the terminal to the
negative battery pole.
VERSIONS WITH
STOP/START SYSTEM
(where provided)
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the connector 1
fig. 142 (pressing the button 2) from the
sensor 3 monitoring the battery
conditions, on the negative pole (–) 4 of
the battery;
connect the positive cable (+) of the
battery charger to the positive battery
terminal 5 and the negative cable (–) to
sensor terminal 4 as shown;
turn on the battery charger. At the
end of the charging process, switch the
battery charger off;
after having disconnected the
charging device, reconnect connector 1
to the sensor 3 as shown.
SERVICING
PROCEDURES
50) 51) 52)
The following pages contain the rules
on therequiredmaintenance
envisaged by the technical personnel
who designed the vehicle.
In addition to these specific
maintenance instructions specified for
routine scheduled servicing, there are
other components which may require
intervention or replacements over the
vehicle’s life cycle.
ENGINE OIL
Engine oil level check
53)
To ensure correct engine lubrication, the
oil must always be kept at the
prescribed level (see "Engine
compartment" in this chapter).
ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replacing the engine oil filter
The engine oil filter must be replaced
each time the engine oil is changed.
It is advisable to replace it with a
genuine spare part, specifically
designed for this vehicle.
14209036J0001EM
140
SERVICING AND CARE
Interior lights................22
Interiors (cleaning)............146
ISOFIX child restraint system
(installation)...............71
iTPMS (indirect Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System)..........60
Jump starting..............117
Key removal (automatic
transmission).............120
Keys
key with remote control........9
Lever release (automatic
transmission).............119
Lifting the vehicle.............143
Light bulbs
types of bulbs............100
Luggage compartment
(extension)................14
Main beam headlights..........21
Main beam headlights (changing
a bulb)..................102
Main menu...............39,40
Manual climate control..........26
Manual gearbox..............86
Multifunction display...........36
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement)..............105
Occupant protection systems.....62
Paintwork (cleaning and
maintenance).............144Parking Brake...............85
Parking lights................20
Parking sensors..............91
Passenger compartment air
diffusers.................25
PBA (system)................58
Performance (top speed)........162
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)................131
Pre-tensioners...............65
Load limiters..............65
Prescriptions for handling the
vehicle at the end of its life.....166
Rain sensor................24
Rear current socket............34
Rear direction indicators (bulb
replacement)..............104
Rear seats..................14
Rear side lights (bulb
replacement)..............104
Rear view camera.............94
Rear View Camera............94
Rear view mirrors.............18
Reconfigurable Multifunction
Display..................37
Refuelling.................157
Refuelling procedure...........96
Emergency refuelling.........96
Refuelling the vehicle...........96
Replacing a bulb..............99Replacing an external bulb......102
Rims and tyres (dimensions)......152
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder).......64
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system.......................64
Scheduled servicing...........124
Scheduled Servicing Plan.......125
Screen wiper/washer...........23
Smart washing function.......23
Seat belts..................62
Seats.....................13
Servicing procedures..........140
Side bag...................80
Side direction indicators (bulb
replacement)..............103
Snow chains...............143
SRS (supplementary restraint
system)..................77
Starting the engine............84
Steering lock................10
Steering wheel...............17
Stop/Start system.............89
Symbols....................2
TC (system)................58
Technical data..............149
The keys...................9
Third brake light (bulb
replacement)..............105
Towing the vehicle............121
Towing trailers...............95
INDEX