2017 FIAT QUBO air condition

REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, top up the following:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen wash/wipe system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window
wiper blades.
Check and top up, if required, the engine oil level
every 3,000 km.
HEAVY USAGE OF THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle is used mainly under one of the
following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
sub-zero outside temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long distances at low
speeds or long periods of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried out more often
than indicated in the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust/fuel
supply/brakes), rubber parts (boots/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery fluid level
(electrolyte);
visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive
belts;
check and, if necessary, change engine oil and
replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air filter.
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AIR CLEANER/ POLLEN FILTER
Have the air cleaner or the pollen filter replaced by a
Fiat Dealership.
BATTERY
The battery is of the “limited maintenance” type:
under normal conditions of use, the electrolyte does
not need topping up with distilled water.
It does, however, need to be checked regularly at a
Fiat Dealership or by specialist personnel to make
sure it is working properly.
WARNING
The battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames and sources of
sparks away from the battery: risk of explosion
and fire.
WARNING
Running the battery with an excessively
low liquid level will damage the battery
beyond repair and even cause an explosion.
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SPRAY NOZZLES
If the jet is not coming out, firstly check that there is
fluid in the windscreen/rear window reservoir (for
versions/markets where provided) (see “Checking
levels” in this section).
Then check that the nozzle holes are not clogged;
use a needle to unblock them if necessary.
Windscreen (washer)
The window washer jets are fixed. The nozzle
holders are located under the bonnet (see fig. 191).
Rear window (washer)
The rear window washer jets are fixed. The nozzle
holder is located above the rear window (see
fig. 192).BODY
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
ELEMENTS
The main causes of corrosion are the following:
atmospheric pollution
salty air and humidity (coastal areas, or hot humid
climates)
seasonal environment conditions.
The abrasive action of wind-borne atmospheric dust
and sand, as well as mud and gravel raised by other
cars is also not to be underestimated.
Fiat used the best manufacturing technologies on
your vehicle to effectively protect the bodywork
against corrosion.
These are the most important:
fig. 191F0T0090fig. 192F0T0214
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painting products and systems which give the
vehicle particular resistance to corrosion and
abrasion;
use of galvanised (or pre-treated) steel sheets,
with high resistance to corrosion;
spraying the underbody, engine compartment,
wheelhouse internal parts and other parts with
highly protective wax products;
spraying of plastic materials for protective
purposes in the most exposed points: under the
doors, inside the mudguard, along the edges, etc.
use of “open” boxed sections to prevent
condensation and pockets of moisture from
triggering rust inside.
VEHICLE BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your vehicle is covered by warranty against
perforation due to rust of any original element of the
structure or body.
For the general terms of this warranty, refer to your
Warranty Booklet.ADVICE FOR PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aesthetic purpose,
but also protects the underlying sheet metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to
prevent the formation of rust. Use only original paint
products for touch-ups (see “Bodywork paint
identification plate” in the “Technical specifications”
section).
Normal care for paintwork consists of washing the
car; how often depends on the conditions and
environment where the car is used.
For example, it is advisable to wash the vehicle more
often in areas with high atmospheric pollution or if
you are travelling on roads sprinkled with salt.
To wash the vehicle properly, proceed as follows:
wash the body using a low pressure jet of water;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over
the bodywork, frequently rinsing with the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or a
chamois leather.
If you put the vehicle through a car wash, follow
these recommendations:
remove the antenna from the roof so it does not
get damaged;
the car wash should use water added to a soapy
solution;
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Handbrake .................................. 125
ABS ................................................ 71
ABS (fault warning light) ......... 136
ABS fault warning light ............. 136
Air bag (fault warning light) ..... 134
Air bag fault warning light ........ 134
Air cleaner ................................... 197
Airbags (general warnings) ...... 119
Alarm ............................................. 10
Alarm (warning light) ................ 141
Alarm fault warning light ......... 141
Arrangement possibilities
for Universal Isofix child
restraint system on seats
of vehicle.................................... 111
Arrangements for dealing
with the vehicle at the end
of its life .................................... 237
Ashtray .......................................... 53
ASR system .................................. 75
Battery
– Replacement .......................... 197
Battery (low charge warning
light) ........................................... 135
Battery (recharging) .................. 178
Body– Advice for preserving the
bodywork ............................... 204
– Protection from
atmospheric elements......... 203
– Vehicle body and
underbody guarantee .......... 204
body paintwork
identification plate ................... 209
Bodywork version ..................... 210
Bonnet
– Closing ..................................... 68
– Opening ................................... 67
Boot light ..................................... 169
Bottle replacement .................... 156
Brake fluid.................................... 195
Brake fluid (warning light)........ 133
Brake fluid/handbrake
warning light.............................. 134
Brake lights (changing a
bulb) ............................................ 163
Brake pad wear (warning
light) ............................................ 143
Brake pad wear warning
light ............................................. 143
Brakes
– features ................................... 214
Brakes (pad wear warning
light) ............................................ 143Break-in attempt warning
light ............................................. 141
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................ 158
Bump starting ............................. 147
Carrying children safely
– Arrangement possibilities
for child restraint
systems ................................... 108
– Child restraint systems ....... 103
– Safety regulations ................. 112
Ceiling light with movable
lens (changing a bulb).............. 166
Ceiling lights................................. 48
Central and side vents ............... 36
Changing a bulb .......................... 157
Changing a wheel ....................... 147
Changing an exterior bulb ....... 160
Changing an interior bulb ........ 166
Changing battery - key with
remote control.......................... 8
Chassis marking.......................... 209
Checking levels ........................... 190
Cigarette lighter .......................... 53
Clutch ........................................... 213
CO2 emissions ........................... 235
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