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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.);
for Cargo versions: lift lever A fig. 137 and move
the left front set backrest forward to retrieve the
tool bag located behind the backrest: release
the elastic strap and take the tool bag to
the wheel to be changed;
for Combi versions: open the rear swing doors,
take the tool bag fig. 138 located on the left of
the boot by releasing the elastic straps and take to
the wheel to be replaced;
the bag contains the following tools fig. 139:
Ajack handle
Bjack
Cwheel wrench
Dtow hook
Etool bag elastic strap
Ffuse tong
Gscrewdriver
The tool bag contains some spare fuses.
Take the wrench C fig. 139 and from inside the
boot loose the spare wheel fastening bolt A
fig. 140 to let it down. To reduce the effort, insert
screwdriver G fig. 139 in the seat in the wrench
fig. 137F0T0119
fig. 138F0T0206
fig. 139F0T0281
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ENGINE BAY FUSE BOX
The fuse box is on the right-hand side of the engine.Removing the fuse box cover
Proceed as follows:
remove protective lid A fig. 178 from the positive
battery terminal by lifting it upwards;
press the tab A fig. 179 and remove the fuse box
protective lid B;
move the lid towards the headlight, turning it
anticlockwise (as shown by the arrow) and then
remove it fig. 180;
the fuse box can be accessed in this manner
fig. 182.
If you need to clean the engine
compartment , take care not to direct the
jet of water specifically onto the engine
compartment wired casing.
fig. 178F0T0171
fig. 179F0T0172
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LIFTING THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle needs to be lifted, go to a Fiat
Dealership which is equipped with the arm hoist or
workshop lift.
TOWING THE VEHICLE
The tow ring provided with the vehicle is located in
the tool box behind the left seat backrest (Cargo
versions) or in the boot (Combi versions).
COUPLING THE TOW RING
Proceed as follows:
release the cap A fig. 185fig. 186;
take the tow hook B fig. 185fig. 186 from the tool
bag;
fully tighten the ring on the threaded front or rear
pin.
fig. 185F0T0085
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WARNING
Before towing, turn the ignition 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.
WARNING
Before tightening the hook clean the
threaded housing thoroughly. Before
towing the vehicle, make sure that the tow ring
is fully tightened in its appropriate housing.
WARNING
Do not start the engine whilst the
vehicle is being towed.
WARNING
Remember that the brake booster will
not work while the vehicle is being
towed and that more pressure must be applied
to the pedal. Do not use bendy cables for
towing and avoid jerking. During towing
operations, make sure that the fastened joint
does not damage adjoining components.When
towing the vehicle, comply with the specific
rules of the highway code regarding the towing
device and road conduct . Do not start the
engine whilst the vehicle is being towed.
fig. 186F0T0086
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The front and rear tow hooks should be
used only for emergencies on the road.You
are allowed to tow the car 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 transporting 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. Respecting 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.
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SERVICING AND CARE
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct servicing is essential for ensuring long
vehicle life under the best conditions.
This is why Fiat has planned a series of checks and
services every 30,000/35,000 km.
It is, however, important to remember that
scheduled servicing does not completely cover all the
requirements of the vehicle: even in the initial period
before 30,000/35,000 km, and then subsequently,
between one service and another, ordinary care
is always required such as routine checks involving
topping up fluid levels, checking tyre pressures etc.
IMPORTANT The Scheduled Servicing coupons
are set out by the Manufacturer. Failure to comply
with the schedule may invalidate the warranty.
Scheduled Servicing is performed by all Fiat
Dealerships, at pre-established times.
If, during any service, the need arises for additional
replacements or repairs, these may be carried out
only with the explicit agreement of the Customer.
IMPORTANT It is advisable to inform a Fiat
Dealership of any small operating irregularities
without waiting for the next service.
The interval between scheduled services must be
reduced if your vehicle is used frequently for towing
trailers.
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Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Years 2 4 6 8 10 12
Replace the toothed timing drive belt
(3)
Replace accessory drive belt/s(3)
Replace air cleaner cartridge(4)●●●●●●
Change the brake fluid
(5)
Replace the passenger compartment cleaner(4)●●●●●●
(3) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of
distance travelled. Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum
mileage 60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4 years, regardless of distance travelled.
(4) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 15,000 km.
(5) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.
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Thousands of kilometres 35 70 105 140 175
Years 2 4 6 8 10
Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides (or every 6 months)●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary●●●●●
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation of pad
wear indicator●●●●●
Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check mechanical gearbox fluid●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (versions with DPF)
(2)
Replace accessory drive belt/s(3)
Replace fuel filter cartridge(4)●●
Replace air cleaner cartridge●●●●●
Change the brake fluid
(5)
Replace the passenger compartment cleaner●●●●●
(2) The actual interval for changing the engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is
signalled by the warning light or message (if present) in the instrument panel (see chapter "Warning lights and messages"). In any
case, it must never exceed 24 months. Change engine oil and filter every 12 months if the vehicle is driven mainly in towns.
(3) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of
distance travelled. Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum
mileage 60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4 years, regardless of distance travelled.
(4) If the vehicle runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European specification, this filter must be replaced every 35,000 km
(5) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.
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