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.
NOTE If the wipers are operating or are
in automatic mode, when you put thegear 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.
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
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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