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INDEX
CONTROLS
AND DEVICES
SERVICE
AND CARE
IMPORTANT If the battery’s charge stays
below 50% for a long time it becomes
damaged through sulphation, which re-
duces its capacity and ability to start
the car.
The battery will also be more at risk of
freezing (this can happen as early as
−10°C). Refer to “Car inactivity” in “Start-
ing and driving” if the car is left parked for
a long time.
If, after buying the car, you want to install
electrical devices that require a permanent
electric supply (alarm, etc.) or devices that
use a lot of electricity, contact a Fiat Deal-
ership. Their qualified personnel, in addi-
tion to suggesting the most suitable de-
vices from the Lineaccessori Fiat range,
will evaluate the overall electricity con-
sumption, checking whether the car’s elec-
tric system is capable of withstanding the
load required, or whether it should be in-
tegrated with a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue to consume
energy even when the engine is switched
off, they gradually run down the battery.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE
OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make
it last longer, follow these instructions
closely:
❒when you park the car, ensure that the
doors, boot and bonnet are closed
properly to prevent the ceiling courtesy
lights from staying on;
❒turn off the ceiling lights, although thecar does have an automatic system for
switching off internal lights;
❒do not leave devices (e.g. sound sys-tem, hazard lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running;
❒before performing any operation on theelectrical system, disconnect the nega-
tive battery cable;
❒make sure battery terminals are fullytightened.
Incorrect assembly of electric
and electronic devices may
cause severe damage to your
car. Go to a Fiat Dealership if
you want to install accessories (anti-
theft device, mobile phone, etc.): they
will suggest the most suitable devices
and advise you if a higher-capacity bat-
tery needs to be installed.
Batteries contain substances
that can be very harmful to
the environment. It is advis-
able to have the battery
changed by a Fiat Dealership, where
it will be disposed of properly and in
accordance with the law.
If the vehicle must remain
unused for a long time at
very low temperatures, remove the
battery and take it to a warm place
to avoid freezing.
WARNING
If you have to perform any
operation on the battery or
near it, always protect your eyes with
special goggles.
WARNING
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CONTROLS
AND DEVICESBulb (replacement)
– bulb types ................................. 146
– general info rmation ................ 145
Car inactivity ................................. 120
Card/CD hol der ........................... 58
Carrying children safely ............... 97
Changing a wheel .......................... 135
Chassis (marking) ......................... 186
Checking le vels ............................. 172
Child lo ck ....................................... 62
Child restraint systems (suitability for use) ........... 100-102
– “Universal Isofix” child restraint system ...................... 101
Child safety lock ........................... 62
Cigarette ligh ter ............................ 58
Clutch .............................................. 190
CO
2emissions .............................. 203
Code Card ..................................... 8
Consumption – engine oil .................................. 174
– fuel .............................................. 202
Control bu ttons ............................ 53 Courtesy lig
hts .............................. 51
Cup/can holder ............................. 58
Cup/can holders ............................ 58
Dashboard .................................. 5-207
Dashboard and controls .......... 4-208
Data plates – body paint work ....................... 187
– identification data ................... 186
Dead lock ( device) ....................... 61
Digital di splay ................................. 16
Dimensions .................................... 196
Dipped beam headlights – bulb replace ment .................... 148
– control ...................................... 47
Direction indicators – control ...................................... 48
– front bulb repla cement .......... 148
– rear bulb repla cement ........... 149
– side bulb replacement ............ 149
Display functio ns ........................... 24
Door lock ing ................................. 60
Doors .............................................. 60
ABS ................................................. 72
Accessories purchased by the owner .................................... 86
Air cleaner ..................................... 177
Alarm .............................................. 10
Armrest .......................................... 57
Ashtray ............................................. 59
ASR .................................................. 75 – activation/deac tivation ............ 75
ASR system .................................... 75
Battery
– checking th e charge ............... 177
– jump starting ............................ 134
– recharging ................................. 161
– replacement ............................. 177
Bodywork – servicing .................................... 182
– version codes .......................... 188
Bonnet ............................................ 68
Boot extensi on .............................. 66
Brake fluid le vel ............................. 176
Brakes – fluid le vel ................................... 176
– specifications ............................ 191
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INDEX
CONTROLS
AND DEVICES
Follow Me Home (device) .......... 48
Front a irbags .................................. 103
Front roof lights – bulb replace ment .................... 152
– control ...................................... 51
Fuel cut-off system ....................... 55
Fuel flap ........................................... 89
Fuel gauge ....................................... 15
Fuel tank cap ................................ 89
Fuel – fuel cut-off system .................. 55
– gauge ......................................... 15
Fuses (replacement) ..................... 153
Gearbox
– using the manual gearbox ..... 114
Glove bo x ...................................... 57
Glove compart ment ..................... 56
Glove compart ments ................... 56
Handbrake .................................... 114
Hazard lights .................................. 53
Head restraints ............................. 34
Headlights ....................................... 70
– Adjusting headlights abroad... 71
– beam orie ntation..................... 70 – headlight alignment
corrector ................................... 70
Heated rear win dow ......... 40-45-54
Heating and vent ilation ................ 37
Heating/ventilati on system ......... 37
Hill Holder system ....................... 74
Hydraulic Brake Assist ................ 74
Identification data ......................... 186
In an emer gency ............................ 133
Installing the tow hook ................ 117
Instrument panel ........................... 13
Interior fittings .............................. 56
Interior ............................................. 184
Jack .................................................. 137
Key with remote control ........... 8
– Replacing the battery of the key with remote control ...... 9
– Replacing the cover of the remote control ....................... 9
Key without rem ote control....... 10
Keys ................................................. 8
Levels ............................................. 172
Load limiters .................................. 94
Luggage compart ment ................. 65
– extension ................................... 66
Electric win dows........................... 63
Emergency rear door locking de vice .............................. 62
Engine .............................................. 189
– identification c ode ..................188
– marking ..................................... 187
– specifications ............................ 189
Engine compa rtment..................... 172
Engine coolan t gauge ................... 15
Engine coolan t level ..................... 175
Engine oil level ............................... 174
Engine oil – checking th e level ................... 174
– consumpt ion ............................ 174
– technical specifications .......... 200
EOBD (system) ............................. 76
ESP (system) .................................. 73
Exterior lights ................................ 47
Fiat CODE (system) ................... 6
Fire exting uisher ........................... 59
Fix&Go autom atic ........................ 140
Flashing the h eadlights ................. 47
Fluids and lubricants ..................... 200
Fog lights – bulb replace ment .................... 149
– control button ......................... 53
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