2018 FIAT FULLBACK tow

WARNING
330)Towing must not be made for getting
past significant obstacles on the road (e.g.
heaps of snow or material on the road
surface).
331)Towing must be made exclusively on
roads/streets; the device must not be used
to recover the vehicle if it got off the road.
332)As your vehicle is equipped with ESC,
if the vehicle is towed with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position or the operation
mode in ON and only the front wheels or
only the rear wheels raised off the ground,
the active traction control system may
operate, resulting in an accident.
333)Avoid sudden braking, acceleration
and steering wheel movements; such
driving operation could cause damage to
the towing hook or towing rope. People in
the vicinity could be injured as a result.334)When going down a long slope, the
brakes may overheat, reducing
effectiveness. Have your vehicle transport
by a tow truck.
335)The person in the vehicle being towed
must pay attention to the brake lamps of
the towing vehicle and make sure the rope
never becomes slack.
336)Do not use flexible cables for towing
and avoid jerking. During towing
operations, make sure that the fastened
joint does not damage adjoining
components.
337)When towing the vehicle comply with
the specific rules of the Highway Code
regarding the towing device and the
behaviour on the road.
338)Do not start the engine while towing
the vehicle.
339)Towing must be made exclusively on
roads/streets; the device must not be used
to recover the vehicle if it got off the road.
340)Towing must not be made for getting
past significant obstacles on the road (e.g.
heaps of snow or material on the road
surface).
341)Towing must take place with the two
vehicles (one towing, the other towed)
aligned as much as possible; towing by
roadside assistance vehicles, too, must
take place with the two vehicles aligned as
much as possible.
IMPORTANT
172)This vehicle must not be towed by a
tow truck using sling lift type equipment
(Type A) as illustrated fig. 408. Using a sling
lift will damage the bumper and front end.
173)On 4WD vehicles, be sure to shift the
transfer shift lever or set the drive
mode-selector to “2H” position and
transport the vehicle with the driving wheels
on a carriage {Type C (vehicles with the
transfer shift lever), D or E} as illustrated.
Never try to tow with the transfer shift lever
or the drive mode-selector in “4H” or “4L”
positions (Easy Select 4WD), “4H”, “4HLc”
or “4LLc” positions (Super Select 4WD II)
and with the front or rear wheels on the
ground (Type B or C) as illustrated. This
could result in the driving system damage
or vehicle may jump at the carriage. If you
cannot shift the transfer shift lever or set
the drive mode-selector to “2H” position or
the transmission is malfunctioning or
damaged, transport the vehicle with the all
wheels on a carriage (Type D or E) as
illustrated fig. 0.
174)On 2WD vehicles, if the transmission
is malfunctioning or damaged, transport the
vehicle with the driving wheels on a
carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated.
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175)If you tow the vehicles with automatic
transmission with the driving wheels on the
ground (Type B) as illustrated, make sure
that the towing speed and distance given
below are never exceeded, causing
damage to the transmission. Towing speed:
30 km/h Towing distance: 80 km For the
towing speed and the towing distance,
follow the local driving laws and
regulations.
176)On vehicles with manual transmission,
do not tow the vehicle with the rear wheels
on the ground (Type B) as illustrated.
177)Never tow an automatic transmission
vehicle with the front wheels up (and the
rear wheels on the ground) (Type B) when
the automatic transmission fluid level is low.
This may cause serious and expensive
damage to the transmission.
178)When the engine is not running, the
brake booster and power steering pump do
not operate. This means higher brake
depression force and higher steering effort
are required. Therefore, vehicle operation is
very difficult.
179)Do not leave the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position or the operation mode in
OFF. The steering wheel will lock, causing
loss of control.
180)On vehicles with Super Select 4WD II,
when you are going to tow another vehicle,
set the drive mode-selector to “4H”
position. Selecting “2H” drive may increase
the differential oil temperature, resulting in
possible damage to the driving system.
Further, the drive train will be subjected to
excessive loading possibly leading to oil
leakage, component seizure, or other
serious faults.OPERATION UNDER
ADVERSE DRIVING
CONDITIONS
On a flooded road
Avoid flooded roads. In the event
driving flooded roads, doing so may
cause the following serious damage to
the vehicle.
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water
immersion
After driving flooded roads, be sure to
have an inspection at a Fiat Dealership
and take the necessary measures or
repair.
On a wet road
When driving in rain or on a road with
many puddles a layer of water may
form between the tyres and the road
surface. This reduces a tyre’s frictional
resistance on the road, resulting in loss
of steering stability and braking
capability.
To cope with this, observe the following
items:
(a) Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres.
(c) Always maintain the specified tyre
inflation pressures.On a snow-covered or frozen road
When driving on a snow-covered or
frozen road, it is recommended that you
use snow tyres or snow traction device
(tyre chains). Refer to the “Snow tyres”
and “Snow traction device (tyre chains)”
sections.
Avoid high-speed operation, sudden
acceleration, abrupt brake application
and sharp cornering.
Depressing the brake pedal during
travel on snowy or icy roads may cause
tyre slippage and skidding. When
traction between the tyres and the road
is reduced the wheels may skid and the
vehicle cannot readily be brought to a
stop by conventional braking
techniques. Braking will differ,
depending upon whether you have
anti-lock brake system (ABS). If you do
have ABS, brake by pressing the brake
pedal hard, and keeping it pressed. If
you do not have ABS, pump the brake
pedal with short rapid jabs, each time
fully applying and fully releasing for
greatest effect.
Allow extra distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you,
and avoid sudden braking.
Accumulation of ice on the braking
system can cause the wheels to lock.
Pull away from a standstill slowly after
confirming safety around the vehicle.
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Rear
1. High-mounted stop lamp
2. Tail and stop lamps: 21/5 W
(P21/5W)
3. Rear turn-signal lamps: 21 W
(PY21W)
4. Rear fog lamp (driver’s side): 21W
(P21W) Reversing lamps: 21 W (P21W)
5. Licence plate lamps: 5 W (W5W)
Codes in parentheses indicate bulb
types.The following lamps uses LEDs rather
than bulbs. For repair and replacement,
contact a Fiat dealership.
Side turn-signal lamps (on outside
rear view mirror)
Position lamps (Vehicles with high
intensity discharge headlamps)
Daytime running lamps (Vehicles with
high intensity discharge headlamps)
High-mounted stop lamp
Inside
1. Rear room lamp: 8 W
2. Front room & map lamps*: 7.5 W
3. Glove box lamp: 1.4 W
Headlamps (halogen bulb)
1. When replacing the bulb on the right
side of the vehicle, remove the clamps
(A) of the air cleaner filter and move the
upper cover (B) towards the rear of the
vehicle.Straight arrow direction indicates
the front of the vehicle
NOTE When moving the upper cover
towards the rear of the vehicle, remove
the harness from the air cleaner hooks
(C).
Straight arrow direction indicates
the front of the vehicle
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After replacing the bulb, make sure that
the hinges at the front of the vehicle are
firmly set.
2. Disconnect the connector (A).3. Remove the sealing cover (B).
4. Unhook the spring (1) which secures
the bulb, and then remove the
headlamp bulb.
5. To install the bulb, perform the
removal steps in reverse.Position lamps
1. When replacing the bulb on the left
side of the vehicle, remove the clip (A)
holding down the washer tank spout
and move the spout towards the rear of
the vehicle.
2. Turn the bulb socket anticlockwise to
remove it. And remove the bulb from
the socket by pulling out.
3. To install the bulb, perform the
removal steps in reverse.
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Front turn-signal lamps
Except for vehicles with high
intensity discharge headlamps
1. When replacing the bulb on the left
side of the vehicle, remove the clip (A)
holding down the washer tank spout
and move the spout towards the rear of
the vehicle.
2. Turn the bulb socket anticlockwise to
remove it. And remove the bulb from
the socket by turning it anticlockwise
while pressing in.3. To install the bulb, perform the
removal steps in reverse.
Vehicles with high intensity
discharge headlamps
1. When replacing the bulb on the left
side of the vehicle, remove the clip (A)
holding down the washer tank spout
and move the spout towards the rear of
the vehicle.2. Turn the bulb socket anticlockwise to
remove it. And remove the bulb from
the socket by turning it anticlockwise
while pressing in.
3. To install the bulb, perform the
removal steps in reverse.
Front fog lamps / Daytime running
lamps (where provided)
1. Insert a straight blade (or minus)
screwdriver with a cloth over its tip at
the edge of the cover (A) and pry gently
to remove the cover.
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2. Remove the 3 screws (B) and
remove the lamp unit.
NOTE When unfastening the screws of
the fog lamp, be careful not to
mistakenly move the beam position
adjustment screw (C).3. Turn the socket anticlockwise to
remove it.
D. Front fog lamp
E. Daytime running lamp
4. While holding down the tab (F), pull
out the bulb (G).* — Front Fog Lamp
** — Daytime Running Lamp
5. To install the bulb, perform the
removal steps in reverse
Rear combination lamps
1. Open the rear gate (refer to “Rear
gate”).
2. Remove the screws (A) that hold the
lamp unit.
3. Move the lamp unit toward the rear
of the vehicle and remove the clips (B).
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PERIODIC CHECKS
Before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
operation of lighting system
(headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
tyre alignment;
operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
To ensure that the vehicle is always
efficient and well maintained, it is
advisable to make sure that you carry
out the above operations regularly
(approximately every 1000 km and
every 3000 km for checking and
topping up engine oil is advisable).
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in 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
conditions and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
boot locks, cleanliness and lubrication
of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves -
bushes - etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect condition of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter.
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TYRES
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Tyre size UP TO 3 PASSENGERS MAX. LOAD OR TRAILER TOWING
Front Rear Front Rear
205R16C 110/108R 8PR2.4 bar
(240 kPa)
{35 psi}2.4 bar
(240 kPa)
{35 psi}2.4 bar
(240 kPa)
{35 psi}4.5 bar
(450 kPa)
{65 psi}
245/70R16 111S RF2.0 bar
(200 kPa)
{29 psi}2.0 bar
(200 kPa)
{29 psi}2.0 bar
(200 kPa)
{29 psi}2.9 bar
(290 kPa)
{42 psi}
245/65R17 111S RF2.2 bar
(220 kPa)
{32 psi}2.2 bar
(220 kPa)
{32 psi}2.2 bar
(220 kPa)
{32 psi}2.9 bar
(290 kPa)
{42 psi}
Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the tyres while they are cold; if insufficient or excessive, adjust to the specified value.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted, check the tyres for damage and air leaks. Be sure to put caps on the valves.
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