BODYWORK
PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paintwork
101)
6)
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation of
rust.
Maintenance of paintwork consists of
washing the vehicle: the frequency
depends on the conditions and
environment in which the vehicle is
used. For example, it is advisable to
wash the vehicle more often in areas
with high levels of atmospheric pollution
or salted roads.
Some parts of the vehicle may be
covered with a matt paint which, in
order to be maintained intact, requires
special care: see the instructions in the
warning at the end of this paragraph
102).To correctly wash the vehicle, follow
these instructions:
if the vehicle is washed remove the
aerial from the roof;
if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the vehicle, keep a
distance of at least 40 cm from the
bodywork to avoid damage or
alteration. Build up of water could
cause damage to the vehicle in the long
term;
wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water if possible;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door
frames, bonnet, headlight frames, etc.)
with special care, as water may
stagnate more easily in these areas. Do
not wash the vehicle after it has been
left in the sun or with the bonnet hot:
this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the
vehicle. IMPORTANT
Avoid parking under trees; the resin
dropped by trees makes the paintwork
go opaque and increases the possibility
of corrosion.
Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
Windows
Use specific detergents and clean
cloths to prevent scratching or altering
the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth following the
direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and
detergent for washing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the headlights.
IMPORTANT When cleaning with a
pressure washer, keep the water jet at
least 20 cm away from the headlights.
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INDEX
ABS (system)...............74
Active safety systems ...........74
Adaptive Cruise Control ........129
Airbag Front airbags .............106
Side bags ...............110
Airbags (SRS supplementary restraint system) ...........106
Alarm .....................14
Automatic dual zone climate control system .............35
Automatic light control (AUTO function) .................25
Automatic main beam headlights . . .27
Automatic transmission.........119
Automatic transmission - key removal .................169
Automatic transmission - lever unlock ..................168
Battery ..................195
advice for extending its life .....195
replacement ..............195
Battery recharging ............197
Blind Spot Assist System ........78
Bodywork (cleaning and maintenance) .............203
Bonnet ....................40
Boot .....................41
Boot (extension) ..............20 Brakes
brake fluid level ............194
Bulbs types of bulbs ............149
Carrying children safely .........93
Changes/alterations to the car ......5
Changing a wheel ............159
Checking levels ..............187
Child restraint systems ..........93
Child safety device ............18
Climate control system ..........33
CO2 emissions ..............229
Colour display ...............48
Control buttons ..............49
Control panel and on-board instruments ...............47
Daytime running lights (DRL) ......26
Dead Lock (device) ............17
Dimensions................213
Dipped beam headlights .........25
Dipped/main beam headlights (bulb replacement) ..........151
Direction indicators ............28
Display ....................49
Doors .....................15
Driving assistance systems .......78
DST (system) ................76
DTC (system) ................74 Dual clutch automatic
transmission - lever unlock .....170
Dual clutch automatic transmission - removing the
key....................171
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) .....115
Electric sun roof ..............38
Electric windows ..............37
Electrically adjustable front seats ....19
Electronic Cruise Control ........127
Emergency starting ...........166
Engine ...................208
engine coolant level .........194
marking ................207
Engine compartment ..........187
Engine compartment (washing) . . . .204
Engine oil consumption .............194
level check ..............194
EPB (Electric Parking Brake) .....115
ERM (system) ................76
ESC (system) ................74
Exterior lights ................25
Fiat Code (system) ............14
Fix&Go Automatic kit ..........163
Fluids and lubricants ..........222
Fog lights ..................26
Fog lights (bulb replacement) .....151
Follow Me Home .............26
Front roof light...............29
Front seat electric heating ........20
Front seats (manual adjustments) . . .19
Fuel consumption ............226
Fuel cut-off system ...........168
Full Brake Control (system) .......80
Fuse boxes ................154
Fuses (replacement) ...........154
GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) ........49
Hazard warning lights.........148
emergency braking .........148
Head restraints ...............21
Headlight alignment adjustment ....28
Headlight alignment corrector .....28
Headlights (cleaning) ..........203
Heavy-duty use of the car (scheduled servicing) ........186
HHC (system) ................75
i-Size child restraint systems .....100
Identification data
chassis marking ...........207
engine marking ............207
VIN plate ................207
Ignition device ...............12
Important information and recommendations ..........263
Interior lights ................29
Interiors (cleaning) ............204 ISOFIX child restraint system
(installation) ...............97
iTPMS (indirect Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) ..........84
Jump starting..............166
Keyless Entry (system) .........16
Keys electronic key .............11
key with remote control .......11
Lane Assist system...........137
Lane Change ................28
Lifting the vehicle .............201
Light switch .................25
Main beam headlights ..........27
Main menu .................50
Manual climate control system .....33
Manual gearbox .............118
Monochrome display ...........47
Mood Selector / Drive Mode (drive mode selector) ........133
Mopar Connect .............261
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement) ..............153
Occupant protection systems .....87
Official type approvals .........262
Paintwork (cleaning and
maintenance) .............203
Park Assist (system) ...........135
Parking lights ................26 Parking the vehicle
...........115
PBA (system) ................75
Performance (top speed) ........225
Periodic checks (scheduled servicing) ................186
Pre-tensioners ...............91
load limiters ...............91
Prescriptions for handling the car at the end of its life ..........231
Rain sensor................30
RCP system ................79
Read this carefully ..............2
Rear fog light ................26
Rear light cluster (bulb replacement) ..............152
Rear seats ..................20
Rear view camera ............139
Rear View Camera ............139
Rear view mirrors .............23
Rear window washer windscreen/rear window
washing fluid level ..........194
Rear window wiper/washer .......32
Reconfigurable load platform ......42
Refuelling procedure ..........145
emergency refuelling ........145
Refuelling the vehicle ..........144
Replacing a bulb .............148
Replacing an external bulb ......151
Rims and tyres (dimensions) ......211
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