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SPEED LIMITER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This device allows the speed of the
vehicle to be limited to values which
can be set by the driver.
The maximum speed can be set both
with vehicle stationary and in motion.
The minimum speed that can be set is
30 km/h.
When the device is active, the vehicle
speed depends on the pressure at the
accelerator pedal, until the
programmed speed limit is reached
(see "Speed limit programming"
paragraph).
ENABLING THE DEVICE
To enable the device, turn the ring C
(fig. 92) to the position.
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When the device is enabled, it is
indicated by the symbol being
shown on the display along with the
last speed set (fig. 93, 94).
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SPEED LIMIT
PROGRAMMING
Enable the speed limiter by turning the
ring C to the position.
The speed limit can be programmed
without necessarily activating the
device.
To store a speed value higher than that
displayed.
Turn the ring B fig. 92 upwards
(SET + position). On releasing the ring
B, the speed increments by 1 km/h.
Holding it in the SET + position, the
speed continuously increments in steps
of 5 km/h.
To store a speed value lower than that
displayed.
Turn the ring B downwards
(SET- position). On releasing the ring B,
the speed decrements by 1 km/h.
Holding it in the SET - position, the
speed continuously decrements in
steps of 5 km/h.

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❒ Fit the handle to operate the jack
and raise the car until the wheel is a
few centimetres above the ground.
When turning the jack handle, make
sure that it can turn freely without
scraping your hand against the
ground. The moving components of
the jack (screws and joints) can also
cause injuries: avoid touching them.
If you come into contact with
lubricating grease, clean yourself
thoroughly.
❒ Loosen the bolts completely and
remove the wheel to be replaced.
❒ Make sure the contact surfaces
between space-saver wheel and
resting surfaces are clean so that
the fastening bolts will not come
loose.
❒ Fit the space-saver wheel aligning
the pin with one of the holes on the
wheel.
❒ Tighten the 4 fixing bolts, turn the
jack handle to lower the car and
remove the jack.
❒ Fasten the bolts completely,
passing alternately from one bolt to
the opposite one.REFITTING THE WHEEL
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Versions with steel wheels
❒ Make sure the contact surfaces
between standard wheel and hub
are clean so that the fastening bolts
will not come loose.
❒ Fit the standard wheel inserting the
4 bolts into the holes, then tighten
them.
❒ Lower the car and remove the jack.
❒ Use the wrench provided to fully
tighten the bolts, passing alternately
from one bolt to the opposite one;
❒ Insert the pressure-fit cup making
the suitable slot coincide with the
inflation valve;
❒ Place the inner part of the hub cap
on the wheel rim;
❒ Engage the hub cap by applying an
axial force in several points as
shown in fig. 104 to allow the
correct coupling between hub cap
and wheel.
Versions with alloy wheels
❒ Place the wheel onto the hub and
tighten the bolts using the wrench
provided.
❒ Lower the car and remove the jack.
❒ Using the spanner provided, fully
tighten the bolts.
❒ Reinsert the press-fitted hub cap,
making sure that the reference hole
on the wheel is aligned with the
reference pin on the cap.
IMPORTANT: if it is not fitted correctly,
the hub cap may detach when the car
is running.
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❒ insert the electrical connector
6 fig. 108 into the 12V socket on
the vehicle and start the engine;
❒ turn on the compressor by pressing
the ON-OFF button 5 fig. 107.
When the pressure shown in the
"Wheels" paragraph in the
“Technical data” chapter or on the
specific label appears on the
pressure gauge 7, stop the
compressor by pressing the
ON-OFF button 5 again;
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❒ disconnect the cartridge 1 from the
compressor by pressing the
release button 8 and lifting the
cartridge 1 up fig. 109.
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If the pressure gauge 7 fig. 107 shows
a pressure less than 1.8 bar / 26 psi
15 minutes after turning on the
compressor, switch off the
compressor, disconnect the sealant
hose 4 from the tyre valve and remove
the cartridge 1 from the compressor
fig. 105.
Move the vehicle about 10m to
distribute the sealant; stop the vehicle
safely, engage the handbrake and
restore the pressure using the black
inflation hose 9 fig. 110 until the
required pressure is reached. If also in
this case, the pressure is lower than
1.8 bar / 26 psi 15 minutes after
turning on, do not resume driving but
contact a Fiat Dealership.
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After driving for about 8 km / 5 miles,
position the car in a safe and suitable
area and engage the handbrake.
Take the compressor and restore the
pressure using the black inflation hose
9 fig. 110.
If the pressure shown is higher than
1.8 bar / 26 psi, restore the pressure
and drive safely to a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
If, however, the pressure is lower than
1.8 bar / 26 psi, do not resume driving
but contact a Fiat Dealership.INFLATION PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
❒ stop the vehicle safely, as shown
above, and operate the handbrake;
❒ take out the black inflation hose 9
fig. 103 and screw it firmly onto the
tyre valve. Follow the instructions
given in fig. 108 and fig. 110.
Press the air release button
10 fig. 107 to adjust any tyre
overpressure.
CARTRIDGE
REPLACEMENT
Proceed as follows:
❒ only use original Fix&Go cartridges,
which can be purchased from the
Fiat Dealership.
❒ press the release button 8 fig. 109
and lift it to remove the cartridge 1.

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NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To replace the bulbs, proceed as
follows:
❒ apply pressure to the point shown
by the arrow fig. 126 and remove
the lens;
❒ change the bulb, releasing it from
the side contacts;
❒ fit the new bulb and make sure that
it is correctly clamped between the
contacts;
❒ then refit the lens.
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REPLACING FUSES
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DASHBOARD FUSES
To access the fuses you must remove
the press-fitted cover A-fig. 127.
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The fuse box fig. 128 is located in the
lower area next to the pedal unit.
The 5A fuse for door mirror demisting
is located in the diagnostic socket area
fig. 129.
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SERVICING AND CARE
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions.
For this reason, Fiat has planned a
series of checks and services at fixed
distance intervals and, for
versions/markets, where provided, at
fixed time intervals, as described in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan.
Regardless of the above, it is always
necessary to carefully follow the
instructions in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan (e.g. periodically check level of
liquids, tyre pressure, etc.).
Scheduled Servicing is offered by all
Fiat Dealerships according to fixed
time or kilometres/miles intervals.
If, during each operation, in addition to
the ones scheduled, the need arises
for further replacements or repairs,
these may be carried out with the
owner’s explicit agreement only. If your
vehicle is used frequently for towing,
the interval between one service
operation and the next should be
reduced. IMPORTANT NOTES
Scheduled Servicing interventions are
set out by the Manufacturer. Failure to
have them carried out may invalidate
the warranty.
We advise you to inform a Fiat
Dealership of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the
next service.

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IMPORTANT: When you have carried out the last intervention in the table, continue with the scheduled servicing,
maintaining the frequency indicated in the plan by marking each operation with a dot or dedicated note.
Warning: simply restarting maintenance from the beginning of the plan may cause the allowed interval to be exceeded for
some operations!
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 Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary;
check the condition/expiry date of the “Fix&Go Automatic” repair kit (for versions/markets, where provided)
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, boot, passenger compartment,
glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1)
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine management
systems, emissions and engine oil decay
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Visually inspect the conditions of: bodywork, underbody protection,
pipes and tubes (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade
position/wear (for markets/versions, where provided)
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets
if necessary
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage
(1) Topping up must be carried out with the fluids indicated in this Use and Maintenance Booklet and only after checking that the system is
undamaged

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Replace engine oil and oil filter (3)
Replace spark plugs (0.9 TwinAir 65 HP engines) (4)
Replace spark plugs
(0.9 TwinAir 85 HP - 1.2 8V - 1.4 16V) (4)
Replace accessory drive belt(s) (5)
Replace toothed timing drive belt (1.2 8V and 1.4 16V engines) (5)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (6)
Change brake fluid (7)
Replace filter inside the pressure regulator
(LPG versions only)
Replace paper filter (LPG in gaseous state)
(LPG versions only)
Replace passenger compartment cleaner (6)
(3) If the vehicle is used mainly on urban routes or the annual distance travelled is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and engine oil filter
must be changed every year.
(4) For 0.9 TwinAir versions, the following are essential to ensure correct operation of the engine: only use spark plugs of the same make
and type which are specially certified for such engines (see the information in the “Engine” paragraph in the “Technical specifications”
chapter); strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the Scheduled Servicing Plan; for spark plug replacement, it is
advisable to contact a FIAT Dealership.
(5) Areas that are not dusty: advised maximum mileage 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance
travelled. Dusty areas and/or heavy conditions (cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling): the recommended maximum distance is
60,000 km. Irrespective of the mileage, the timing drive belt must be replaced every 4 years.
(6) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, you are advised to change this filter every 15,000 km.
(7) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every 2 years, irrespective of the mileage.
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