What to do
Wash the vehicle by hand, with lots of
water, using a soft cloth or sponge.
Going through an automatic car
wash
Bring the windscreen wiper to the stop
position (refer to the "Windscreen /
Rearscreen wiper” paragraph in the
"Getting to know your vehicle” chapter).
Check that external equipment is fixed
properly (additional lamps, rearview
mirrors) and remove the radio aerial (for
versions/markets where provided).
Headlight cleaning
Since the headlights are equipped with
plastic materials, use a soft cloth or
cotton pad. If this is not sufficient, wet it
slightly with soapy water, then rinse with
a soft cloth or cotton. Finish by drying
delicately with a soft, dry cloth. Do not
use alcohol-based products.
Windows
(e.g.: the instrument panel, clock,
outside temperature display panel,
radio display panel, multi-media or
multi-function display panel, etc.)
Use a soft, cotton cloth. If this is not
sufficient, use a soft cloth (or a cotton
pad) slightly wetted with soapy water,
then rinse with a soft cloth or wet
cotton.
Finish by drying delicately with a soft,
dry cloth.
Do not use alcohol-based products
and/or atomisers on the area.
WARNING
211)In order to preserve the aesthetic
appearance of the paint, abrasive products
and/or polishes should not be used for
cleaning the vehicle.
212)Avoid washing with rollers and/or
brushes in washing stations. Wash the
vehicle only by hand using neutral pH
detergents; dry it with a dampened
chamois leather. Abrasive products and/or
polishes should not be used for cleaning
the vehicle. Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive. Avoid (if at all possible) parking
the vehicle under trees; remove vegetable
resins immediately as, when dried, it may
only be possible to remove them with
abrasive products and/or polishes, which is
highly inadvisable as they could alter the
typical opaqueness of the paint. Do not
use pure windscreen washer fluid for
cleaning the front windscreen and rear
window; dilute it min. 50% with water. Only
use pure screen washer fluid when strictly
necessary due to outside temperature
conditions.
IMPORTANT
7)Detergents pollute the environment. The
vehicle should be washed in areas
equipped for collecting and purifying the
liquid used in the washing process.
INTERIOR
213) 214) 215)
62) 63)
If it undergoes correct service, the
vehicle can last longer. Therefore, we
advise you to regularly see to servicing
the interior of your vehicle.
Every spot must be seen to promptly.
Whatever caused the stain, use cold,
soapy water (possibly warm) based on
mild soap.
Detergents are prohibited (liquid
detergent for dishes, powdered
detergent, alcohol-based products).
Use a soft cloth.
Rinse and blot the excess water.
Fabric (seats, door coverings, etc.)
Dust the fabric regularly.
Liquid spots
Use soapy water.
Blot lightly (without rubbing) with a soft
cloth, then rinse and remove residual
liquid.
Solid or pasty spots
Immediately and delicately remove the
excess solid or pasty material with a
spatula (working from the edges to the
middle, keeping the spot from growing).
Clean as indicated for liquid spots.
Special procedure for candy,
chewing gum
Apply an ice cube to crystalise it, then
proceed as indicated for solid spots.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Electric equipment
Windscreen wiper not working.Windscreen wiper blade blocked. Detach the blade before moving the wiper.
Electrical circuit defective. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Fuse damaged.Replace the fuse, referring to the “Passenger
compartment fuses” paragraph in the “In an
emergency” chapter.
The windscreen wiper does not stop. Defective electrical controls. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Faster directional signal frequency. Bulb blown.Please see the paragraph "Replacing a light
bulb" in the "Emergency" chapter.
The direction indicators do not work.Electrical circuit or control is defective. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Fuse damaged.Replace the fuse, referring to the “Passenger
compartment fuses” paragraph in the “In an
emergency” chapter.
The headlights do not go on or do not go off.Electrical circuit or control is defective. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Fuse damaged.Replace the fuse, referring to the “Passenger
compartment fuses” paragraph in the “In an
emergency” chapter.
Traces of condensation in the lights.Traces of condensation can be due to natural
causes linked to temperature variations. In
this case, they will gradually disappear when
you turn the lights on.
The front seat belt warning light turns on
even if the seat belts are fastened.An object has come between the floorboard
and the seat, obstructing the sensor's
function.Remove any object that is beneath the front
seats.
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