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WARNING
156)Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. In addition, always remove the
ignition key when leaving the vehicle and
take it out with you.
157)For cars equipped with a front
armrest, lift it up to ensure that it does not
interfere with the action of the handbrake.
IMPORTANT
27)Depending on the slope and/or load,
you may need to tighten the brake another
two clicks.
28)When driving, check that the handbrake
is completely lowered and disengaged (the
red light is off): you could overheat or
deteriorate it.29)Following a collision with a kerb, a high
step, a stone post or other types of urban
features, have your vehicle checked by the
Fiat Dealership to avoid any risk of
accident: you may have damaged an axle
shaft, the steering gear or other part.
INSTALLING THE
TOW HOOK
TO: 1,090 mm
Position the sphere with respect to
bolts 1 or 2 fig. 217, so they are in line
with height B fig. 216, which has to be
between 350 and 420 mm with the
vehicle loaded (as in the illustration
above).
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To mount the tow hook, refer to the
device manufacturer’s installation
instructions.
158) 159)
IMPORTANT Always remove the tow
hook when not in use. In any case, the
local laws in force must be observed in
all cases.
IMPORTANT Refer to the “Weights”
paragraph of the “Technical data”
chapter to find out the maximum
allowed load. We recommend keeping
the instructions provided by the device
manufacturer with the other vehicle
documents.
WARNING
158)The ABS with which the vehicle may
be equipped will not control the trailer's
braking system. Particular caution is
required on slippery roads.
159)Never modify the braking system of
the vehicle to control the trailer brake. The
trailer braking system must be fully
independent from the hydraulic system of
the vehicle.
LOADING ADVICE
Transporting items in the load
compartment
Depending on the vehicle, rings 1 and 2
fig. 218 and 1 fig. 219 prevent the
transported items from moving. The
number of rings and their locations may
vary, depending on the vehicle.
IMPORTANT The rings 1
fig. 218 fig. 219 serve exclusively to
prevent the load from moving. The load
must be previously fastened to the rings
2 fig. 218 on the vehicle's platform.
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Some advice for reducing fuel
consumption and thus helping
safeguard the environment:
If the vehicle has been parked in high
temperatures or in the sun, open up the
doors to let out the hot air before
leaving.
Do not leave the roof rack mounted if
not in use.
When transporting particularly large
objects, use a trailer if possible.
To tow a camper, use an approved
deflector and do not forget to adjust it.
Avoid "door to door" use of the
vehicle (short trips with prolonged
stops) because the engine never
reaches its ideal temperature.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere with
our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the toll free phone number
found in the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the national or
international universal freephone
number to search for the nearest Fiat
Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS.....143
REPLACING AN INTERNAL
BULB...................143
REPLACING AN EXTERNAL
BULB...................145
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
FUSES...................148
IN THE EVENT OF A PUNCTURE . .153
REPLACING A WHEEL........153
TYRE INFLATION KIT..........156
JUMP STARTING............158
BATTERY RECHARGING.......159
TOWING THE VEHICLE........160
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Remove the cover to access the bulb.
Types of bulbs: W5W.
WARNING
167)Modifications or repairs to the electric
system that are not carried out properly or
do not take the system technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
168)Halogen bulbs contain pressurised
gas, in the case of breakage they may
burst causing glass fragments to be
projected outwards.
169)Only replace bulbs when the engine is
off. Also ensure that the engine is cold,
RISK OF BURNS!
170)When you intervene near the engine,
this last could be hot. Moreover, the
cooling fan could start up at any time. The
warning light in the engine compartment
serves to remind you of this condition. Risk
of injury.171)Always turn off the ignition device
before working in the engine compartment
(refer to the “The keys” paragraph in the
“Knowing your vehicle” chapter).
IMPORTANT
30)Halogen bulbs must be handled
holding the metallic part only. Touching the
transparent part of the bulb with your
fingers may reduce the intensity of the
emitted light and even reduce the lifespan
of the bulb. In the event of accidental
contact, wipe the bulb with a cloth
moistened with alcohol and let the bulb dry.
PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
FUSES
Fuses in compartment A
If electrical equipment does not work,
check the fuse state. Release the
storage compartment A fig. 254 by
pressing it towards the side and pulling
it.
172) 173) 174) 175) 176)
31) 32)
IMPORTANT Depending on the local
laws or as a precaution, buy an
emergency box containing a series of
light bulbs and fuses from a Fiat
Dealership.
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No. Destination No. Destination No. Destination
1APC charger forvehicles with
electronic key10 Predisposition for towing system 19 Heater
2Free11Timer battery, central passenger
compartment unit20Rearscreen wipers, window washer
pump, horn
3Free12Right daytime running lights, front
parking lights, right high beam, left low
beam21 General APC charger
4+ battery for vehicles with
electronic key13Danger warning lights, direction
indicators22 Reversing lights
5 Additional air conditioning 14 Locking the opening parts 23 Stop switch
6 Additional cabin heating 15Left daytime running lights, rear parking
lights, left high beam, right low beam24
Injection, ignition
(1)
7Electric rear view mirrors,
complementary central
adaptation unit16Licence plate light, front and rear fog
lights25
Air bag, steering wheel lock(1)
8 Rear view mirror defroster 17Alarms, acoustic warnings, light and
windscreen wiper levers26 Passenger's electric window
9Radio, multi-media system, rear
view mirror, diagnostic socket.18 Instrument panel 27
Power steering
(1)
(1) Contact a Fiat Dealership to replace these fuses.
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IN THE EVENT OF A
PUNCTURE
Depending on the vehicle, there may be
a tyre inflating kit or a spare tyre (see
the following page).
177)
WARNING
177)In case you are stopped by the
carriageway, warn other motorists that your
vehicle is there by placing the warning
triangle or other device allowed by law in
the country you are driving in.
REPLACING A
WHEEL
178) 179) 180) 181) 183) 184) 182)
Tools
The equipment in the relative tool bag
varies according to the vehicle's
function. The tool bag 2 fig. 257 is
located under the driver's seat. To take
it out, move the seat forward and put
the backrest down (refer to the "Front
seats” paragraph in the “Knowing you
vehicle” chapter). Undo the bag fixing
screw 1 fig. 257 and then turn the bag
to remove it.
Inside the tool bag you will find fig. 258:
3: the jack (to fold up properly before
putting it back in the box, being careful
to reposition the handle);
4: the anti-theft lug wrench to fasten
the wheel;
5: the wrench for removing the
hubcaps;
6: the elbow wrench;
7: the wrench to unscrew and
re-screw the wheel bolts and spare tyre
basket;
8: tow ring (refer to the "Towing the
vehicle” paragraph in this chapter).
Spare wheel
For vehicles that are equipped with
them, you need to use tool A
fig. 259 consisting of:
the wrench for unscrewing and
re-screwing the tyre nuts 2 fig. 259;
for some versions, the specific lug
wrench 1 fig. 259.
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To extract the spare wheel B fig. 260:with tool A fig. 259 completely undo
nut 5 fig. 260 (right side) and partially
undo nut 3 fig. 260 (left side) in order to
free the basket 4 fig. 260 from nut 3;
free the spare wheel.
Depending on the version, there is
documentation with the instructions
described above in the tool box.
To put spare tyre B fig. 260 back in
place, proceed in the reverse order.
Check that bracket 4 is positioned
correctly before tightening nuts 3 and 5
fig. 260.IMPORTANT In some cases (rear wheel
puncture, vehicle loaded with tow
system) you may need to lift the vehicle
up (from the closest lifting point to the
tyre concerned) to be able to access
the spare tyre.
Wheel plate
Remove wheel plate 9 using wrench 5
fig. 261, inserting the hook in one of the
plate's outside openings.
To refit the plate, position it with respect
to valve 10 fig. 261.
Insert the retaining hooks starting from
the side of valve A, then B and C,
ending with the side opposite valve D
fig. 261.Remove wheel plate 11 fig. 262 with
wrench 5 by inserting the hook in the its
peripheral opening.
To refit it, position the five wheel plate
fasteners corresponding to the 5 fixing
screws fig. 262 and press hard on the
centre of the wheel plate to hook it to
the wheel.
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