2017 FIAT TIPO 4DOORS trailer

TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT NOTES
122) 123)
For towing caravans or trailers the
vehicle must be fitted with an approved
tow hook and an adequate electrical
system. Should aftermarket installation
be requested, this must be carried out
by specialists.
Install any specific and/or additional
door mirrors as specified by the
Highway Code.
Remember that, when towing a trailer,
steep hills are harder to climb, braking
distances increase and overtaking takes
longer depending on the overall weight
of the trailer.
Engage a low gear when driving
downhill, rather than constantly using
the brake.
The weight the trailer exerts on the
vehicle tow hook reduces the vehicle's
loading capacity by the same amount.
To make sure that the maximum
towable weight is not exceeded (given
in the vehicle registration document)
account should be taken of the fully
laden trailer, including accessories and
luggage.Do not exceed the speed limits specific
to each country you are driving in, in the
case of vehicles towing trailers. In any
case, the top speed must not exceed
100 km/h.
Any electric brake must be powered
directly by the battery through a cable
with a cross-section of no less than
2.5 mm
2.
In addition to the electrical branches,
the vehicle electrical system can only be
connected to the supply cable for an
electric brake and to the cable for an
internal light for the trailer, not
exceeding 15 W. For connections, use
the preset control unit with a battery
cable with section not less than 2.5 mm
2.
IMPORTANT The use of auxiliary loads
other than external lights (e.g. electric
brake) must take place with engine
running.
INSTALLING A TOW
HOOK
The towing device should be fastened
to the body by specialised personnel
according to any additional and/or
integrative information supplied by the
Manufacturer of the device.The towing device must meet current
regulations with reference to Directive
94/20/EC and subsequent
amendments.
For any version the towing device used
must be right for the towable weight of
the vehicle on which it is to be installed.
For the electrical connection a standard
connector should be used which is
generally placed on a special bracket
normally fastened to the towing device,
and a special ECU for external trailer
light control must be installed on the
vehicle.
Seven or thirteen pin 12 V DC
connections should be used
(CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN Standards).
Follow any instructions provided by the
vehicle manufacturer and/or the towing
device manufacturer.
WARNING
122)The ABS with which the car is
equipped will not control the braking
system of the trailer. Particular caution is
required on slippery roads.
123)Never modify the braking system of
the vehicle to control the trailer brake. The
trailer braking system must be fully
independent of the car’s hydraulic system.
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147)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.
148)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.
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IN AN EMERGENCY

WEIGHTS
Weights (kg) 1.4 16V 95 HP 1.6 E.TorQ 1.4 T-jet 120 HP LPG(*)
Unladen weight (with all fluids,
fuel tank filled to 90% and
without optional equipment)1150 1205 1270
Payload including the driver
(**)500 500 500
Maximum permitted loads
(***)
– front axle 1050 1050 1050
– rear axle 900 900 900
– total 1650 1705 1770
Towable loads
– braked trailer 1200 800 —
– trailer without brakes 500 500 —
Maximum load on tow hitch
(trailer with brakes)60 60 60
Maximum load on roof 55 55 —
(*) For versions/markets where provided
(**) If special equipment is fitted, the unladen vehicle weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload.
(***) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or on the load platform within the
maximum permitted loads.
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Weights (kg) 1.3 MultiJet 95 HP 1.6 Multijet 120 HP
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled
to 90% and without optional equipment)1205 1270
Payload including the driver
(**)500 500
Maximum permitted loads
(***)
– front axle 1050 1050
– rear axle 900 900
– total 1705 1770
Towable loads
– braked trailer 1200 1200
– trailer without brakes 500 500
Maximum load on tow hitch (trailer with
brakes)60 60
Maximum load on roof 55 55
(**) If special equipment is fitted, the unladen vehicle weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload.
(***) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or on the load platform within the
maximum permitted loads.
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TECHNICAL DATA

Steering wheel...............18
Stop/Start system............109
Symbols....................3
TC (system)................69
Technical data..............180
Third brake light (bulb
replacement)..............127
Towing the vehicle............147
Towing trailers..............117Trip Computer...............50
TSC (system)................70
Tyres (inflation pressure)........186Uconnect 5” Nav............215
Uconnect Radio.............206
Use of the Owner Handbook.......4
Vehicle changes/alterations.......3
Version with LPG system........36
Warning lights and messages.....52
Weights..................189
Wheels...................184
Wheels and tyres.............174
Window bag...............100
Windows (cleaning)...........176
Windscreen wiper
replacing blades...........172