2020 FIAT TALENTO tow

TOWING THE
VEHICLE
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41) 42) 43)
The steering wheel should not be
locked; the starter device has to be in
position "M" (ignition) to allow signalling
("Stop" lights, emergency lights). At
night the outside vehicle lighting must
remain on.
Detach the trailer where there is one.
Moreover, you have to comply with the
towing conditions, defined by the
regulations in force in the country you
are in.
Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Never use the gear or drive shafts to
tow the vehicle.
Use the rings exclusively for towing; in
no case must they be used to lift the
vehicle up, directly or indirectly.
In the rear part use exclusively:
for vehicles without a tow hook, tow
point 2 fig. 270;
for vehicles with a tow hook, tow
point 3 fig. 271.
To mount the towing knob 3, please
see the installation instructions for the
equipment.In the front part use exclusively:The tow ring 6 fig. 272 (located in the
tool bag) and tow point 4.Front tow point
Use a screwdriver to release the
protection 5 fig. 272.
Fully tighten the tow ring 4 fig. 272: (first
by hand, then use the tyre wrench).
WARNING
196)Before towing, turn the starter device
to M position and then to S without
extracting it. The steering column will
automatically lock when the key is removed
and the wheels cannot be steered.
197)Before tightening the tow ring, clean
the relative threaded hole thoroughly. Make
sure that the ring is fully fastened in the
housing before towing the vehicle. Do not
start the engine whilst the vehicle is being
towed.
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198)When towing, remember that greater
effort is required on the brake pedal in
order to brake, since the brake servo is not
providing assistance. Do not use flexible
cables when towing and avoid jerky
movements. During towing operations,
make sure that the fastened joint does not
damage adjoining components. When
towing the vehicle, it is necessary to obey
specific road regulations which relate both
to the towing device as well as to the
behaviour to adopt on the road. Do not
start the engine whilst the vehicle is being
towed.
IMPORTANT
41)With the engine stopped, the power
steering and power brakes no longer work.
42)Do not take the starter device from the
starter switch or reader while towing.
43)The front and rear tow hooks should be
used only for emergencies on the road. You
are allowed to tow the vehicle for short
distances using an appropriate device in
accordance with the highway code (a rigid
bar), to move the vehicle on the road in
readiness for towing or transport via a
breakdown vehicle. Tow rings MUST NOT
be used to tow vehicles off the road or
where there are obstacles and/or for
towing operations using cables or other
non-rigid devices. In compliance with the
above conditions, towing must take place
with the two vehicles (one towing, the other
towed) aligned as much as possible along
the same centre line.
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SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions.
For this reason, Fiat has planned a
series of checks and services at fixed
distance and/or time intervals, as
described in the Service Schedule.
To keep the car’s efficiency in tip-top
condition, in the following Scheduled
Service plan pages a few additional
checks are listed that should be carried
out more frequently with respect to the
normal coupon redemption schedule.
Scheduled Servicing is offered by all
Fiat Dealerships according to fixed time
or kilometres/miles intervals. If, during
each operation, in addition to the ones
scheduled, the need arises for further
replacements or repairs, these may be
carried out with the owner's explicit
agreement only. If your car is used
frequently for towing, the interval
between one scheduled servicing
operation and the next should be
reduced.IMPORTANT NOTES
Scheduled Servicing interventions are
set out by the Manufacturer. Failure to
comply with the schedule may
invalidate the warranty.
We advise sharing any doubts
regarding the proper operation of the
car with your Fiat Dealership, before
waiting for the next coupon redemption.
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Thousands of kilometres40 80 120 160 200
Years246810
Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system
and adjust jets, if necessary
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, cleanliness
and lubrication of linkage
Visually check front disc brake pad condition and wear
Visually check rear disc brake pad condition and wear
Visually inspect the accessories drive belt/s condition
Check accessory drive belt tensioning
Change engine oil and replace oil filter(3)
Replacing accessories drive belt/s(4)
Replace fuel filter cartridge(5)
Replace air cleaner cartridge(6)
Change the brake fluid(6)
(3) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by the warning light or
message on the instrument panel. It must never exceed 2 years or 40,000 km. Change engine oil and filter every year if the vehicle is driven mainly in town.
(4) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 160,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 6 years. Dusty areas and/or
heavy conditions (cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling): the recommended maximum distance is 60,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt
must be replaced every 4 years.
(5) When refuelling the vehicle with a quality below the relevant European specification, this filter must be replaced every 20,000 km
(6) Replacing it every 4 years or 120,000 km is recommended
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Label A fig. 282
To read it open the driver's door
fig. 283.
B: front tyre inflation pressure when
not driving on a highway, or when there
are fewer than four people on board.
C: rear tyre pressure inflation when
not driving on a highway, or when there
are fewer than four people on board.
D: pressure inflation for front tyres
when travelling on a highway or when
there is a significant load.
E: pressure inflation for rear tyres
when travelling on a highway or when
there is a significant load.
IMPORTANT For cars used at full load
(Maximum Authorised Mass) and with a
tow trailer, the maximum speed must
not exceed 100 km/h and the tyre
pressure must be increased by 0.2 bar.
Refer to the “Weights” paragraph on
the “Technical data” chapter.Risk of
tyres bursting.
SPARE TYRE
Please see the paragraph "Replacing a
tyre" in the "Emergency" chapter.
SUGGESTIONS ABOUT
THE ROTATION OF THE
TYRES
We advise you not to do this kind of
operation.
WINTER USE
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Chains
For safety reasons, mounting snow
chains on the rear axle is prohibited.
The use of larger sized tyres than the
original ones makes fitting chains
impossible.Snow tyres
We advise you to fit all four wheels to
guarantee the best vehicle traction
possible.
IMPORTANT These tyres sometimes
mean a direction and maximum speed
that could be less than maximum
vehicle speed.
Studded tyres
(For versions/markets where provided)
This type of tyre can only be used for a
limited time determined by local laws.
You need to respect the speed limits
imposed by local laws in effect.
These tyres can be fitted on at least
both front wheels.
In any case, it is advisable to
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
220)Insufficient pressure can cause the
tyres to wear early and heat up abnormally,
with obvious consequences for safety;
poor road grip, risk of blow-out or treads
detaching. Inflation pressure depends on
the load and the speed. Adjust the
pressure according to the conditions of
use (see the label located on the inside of
the driver's door pillar).
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VOLUMES
The volumes indicated are those for a basic vehicle without options: they vary depending on your vehicle's equipment. Contact
a Fiat Dealership. Volumes are indicated in kg.
Versions (marketed according to country) Standard VAN Raised VAN
Maximum authorised volume with full load (MMAC)
Total cir
culating volume (MTR)Weights indicated on the manufacturer's label (see the paragraph "Identification tag")
Weight of trailer with brakes (kg)
(*)2000
Weight of trailer without brakes (kg)
(*)750
Allowed load on tow point (kg)
(*)80
Load allowed on roof 200 (including carry container) 150 (including carry container)
(*) Trailer load (camper, boat, etc.)You need to respect the towing conditions established by the highway code. For any tow hook adaptation, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
In the case of towing a vehicle, the total circulating volume (vehicle + trailer) must not be exceeded. However, the rear MMTA
can be exceeded within the limit of 15% and the MMAC can be exceeded within the limit of 10% or 100 kg (the first of these
two limits to be reached). In both cases, the maximum speed of both must not exceed 80 km/h (depending on the local
legislation) and the tyre pressure must be increased 0.2 bar (3 PSI).
Given that the engine performance and behaviour on inclines are subject to a drop when going uphill, we advise reducing the
maximum allowed volume by 10% for altitudes of 1,000 meters and by 10% for every extra 1,000 meters.
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PBA (Panic Brake Assist) system. . .127
Performance...............214
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)................168
Pre-tensioners...............95
Protecting the environment.......73
Radar parking...............56
Radio.....................68
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones...................5
Rear camera................57
Rear headrest...............27
Rear view mirrors.............34
Refuelling the vehicle...........42
Replacing an external bulb......145
Replacing an internal bulb.......143
Scheduled maintenance........163
Seat belts..................92
Seats.....................27
Front seats...............27Service schedule.............164
Servicing procedures..........168
Side airbags................99
Pull-down window air bag......99
Single rear seats..............28
Size.....................190
Sleeve....................62
Speed Limiter...............72
Start&Stop system............32
Starting the engine...........132
Steering..................188
Steering wheel/Power steering.....31
Adjusting the steering wheel....31
Power steering.............31
Storage compartment..........62Suggestions for driving.........139
Symbols....................4
Towing the vehicle...........160
TPMS – Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System.................129
Traction Plus...............127
Transmission...............187
TSA (Trailer Stability Assist)......127
Tyre inflation kit..............156
Tyres ....................189
Using the gearbox...........134
Wheels and tyres............174
Windscreen wiper/rear window
wiper...................39
Wiper blades...............176
FCA Italy S.p.A. - MOPAR - Technical Service Operations - Service Engineering
Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 3 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italy)
Print no. 603.91.630 - 09/2018 - 2 Edition
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