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VIN PLATE fig. 1
The plate can be found on the left side of
the boot floor and it bears the following
identification data:
BType-approval number.
CVehicle type code.
DChassis number.
EMaximum vehicle weight fully loaded.
FMaximum vehicle weight fully loaded
with trailer.
GMaximum weight on front axle.HMaximum weight on rear axle.
IEngine type.
LBody version code.
MNumber for spare parts.
NCorrect smoke opacity index (for
diesel engines).
IDENTIFICATION DATA
We recommend taking note of the iden-
tification codes. The following identifica-
tion codes are printed and shown on the
plates:
❒Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.
❒Chassis marking.
❒Bodywork paint identification plate.
❒Engine marking.
fig. 1F0M0368m
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Fiat CODE system ...................... 6
Fix&Go automatic ........................ 142
Flashing the headlights ................. 47
Fluids and lubricants ..................... 202
Fog lights 
– control button ......................... 53
– bulb replacement .................... 151
Follow Me Home (device) .......... 48
Front airbags .................................. 105 
Front ceiling lights 
– control ...................................... 51
– bulb replacement .................... 154
Fuel
– gauge ......................................... 15
– Cut-off system ......................... 55
Fuel cap ........................................... 91
Fuel cut-off system ....................... 55
Fuel flap ........................................... 91
Fuel gauge ....................................... 15
Fuses (changing) ............................ 155
Gears
– using the manual gearbox  ..... 116
Glove box ...................................... 57
Glove compartment ..................... 56  
Handbrake .................................... 115
Hazard lights .................................. 53
Head restraints ............................. 34
Headlights ....................................... 72
– headlight alignment 
adjustor ..................................... 72
– beam direction ........................ 72
– adjusting headlights abroad ... 73
Heated rear window ..........40-45-54 
Heating and ventilation ................ 37 
Heating/ventilation system ......... 37
Hill Holder system ....................... 76
Hydraulic Brake Assist ................ 76
Identification data ........................ 188
Ignition device ............................... 12 
In an emergency ............................ 135
Installing the tow hook ................ 119
Instrument panel ........................... 13 
Interior ............................................ 186 
Interior fittings .............................. 56
Jack .................................................. 139
Key with remote control ........... 8 Direction indicators
– control ...................................... 48
– front bulb replacement .......... 150
– side bulb replacement ............ 151
– rear bulb replacement ........... 151
Display functions ........................... 24
Door locking ................................. 62 
Doors .............................................. 62
Electric windows ......................... 65
Emergency rear door 
locking device .............................. 64
Engine .............................................. 191
– identification code .................. 190
– specifications ............................ 191
– marking ..................................... 189
Engine compartment .................... 174 
Engine coolant gauge ................... 15
Engine coolant level ..................... 178 
Engine oil
– technical specifications .......... 202
– consumption ............................ 176
– checking the level  ................... 176
Engine oil level ............................... 176
EOBD system ................................ 78
ESP system ..................................... 75 
Exterior lights ................................ 47
Extinguisher..................................... 59
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Particulate filter ............................. 92
Passenger compartment 
air vents ........................................ 38
Passenger compartment 
ventilation .................................... 37
Performance .................................. 197
Plates 
– identification data ................... 188
– body paint ................................ 189
Pollen filter ..................................... 179 
Power steering ..........................54-79
Presenting for mounting 
the “Universal Isofix” child 
restraint system........................... 103
Pretensioners ................................ 96
Protecting the environment  ....... 91 
Radio transmitters 
and mobile phones ..................... 89
Rear fog lights
– control button ......................... 54
– bulb replacement .................... 152
Rear window washer
– control ...................................... 50
Rear window wiper
– control ...................................... 50
– blades ........................................ 183
– nozzles ...................................... 184Refuelling the car .......................... 90 
Removing the parcel shelf ........... 69
Rev counter ................................... 14
Reverse light .................................. 152
Roof rack/ski rack ........................ 71
Rubber tubes ................................. 182 
Safety .............................................. 93
Safety belts
– general information ................ 97
– use .............................................. 94
– load limiters ............................. 96
– maintenance ............................. 98
SBR system .................................... 95
Seat adjustment ............................. 32 
Seats
– cleaning ..................................... 186
– adjustment ................................ 32
– tipping (rear seats) ................. 33
Servicing and care ......................... 167
– Regular checks ........................ 173
– Scheduled servicing ................ 168
– Scheduled servicing plan 
for petrol versions ................. 169
– Scheduled servicing plan 
for diesel versions .................. 171 – Replacing the battery 
of the key with remote 
control ...................................... 9
– Replacing the cover 
of the remote control ........... 9
Key without remote control  ..... 10 
Keys ................................................. 8Levels ............................................. 174
Lifting the car ................................. 164 
Load limiters .................................. 96 
Main beam headlights
– control ...................................... 47
– flashing ....................................... 47
– bulb replacement .................... 150
Manual climate 
control system ............................ 41 
Mechanical Brake Assist............... 76
Mirrors
– wing mirrors ............................. 36
– rear-view mirror ..................... 35
Multifunction display .................... 21
Number plate light ...................... 153
On-board instruments ............... 14 
Paintwork ...................................... 184
Parking lights .................................. 54
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