2020 FIAT TIPO 4DOORS light

REGULAR CHECKS
Every1,000km or before long trips
check and, if necessary, top up:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of windscreen wash/wipe
system and positioning/wear of wiper
blades;
check and top up additive level for
AdBlue®
Diesel emissions (UREA) (for
versions/markets, where provided);
Every3,000km, check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
DEMANDING USE OF THE
CAR
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 Km) at sub-zero outdoor
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 condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust/fuel system/brakes) and
rubber elements (gaiters/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
Restore additive level forAdBlue®
Diesel emissions (UREA) (for
versions/markets, where applicable),
when the warning light comes on or the
message on the instrument panel
appears.
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BATTERY
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4)
The battery does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled
water.
A periodic check carried out at a Fiat
Dealership is, however, necessary to
check efficiency.
Replacing the battery
If necessary, replace the battery with
another original battery with the same
specifications. Follow the battery
Manufacturer’s instructions for
maintenance.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
Useful advice for extending the life
of your battery
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
when you park the car, ensure that
the doors, tailgate and bonnet are
closed properly, to prevent any lights
from remaining on inside the
passenger's compartment;
switch off all roof lights inside the car:
the car is however equipped with a
system which switches all internal lights
off automatically;
do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,
hazard warning lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running;
before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
negative battery cable.
If, after purchasing the vehicle, you wish
to install electrical accessories which
require permanent electrical supply (e.g.
alarm, etc.) or accessories which
influence the electrical supply
requirements, contact a Fiat Dealership,
whose qualified staff will evaluate the
overall electrical consumption.
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IMPORTANT After the battery is
disconnected, the steering must be
initialised. The
warning light on the
instrument panel (or symbol on the
display) switches on to indicate this. To
carry out this procedure, simply turn the
steering wheel all the way from one end
to the other or drive in a straight line for
about a hundred metres.IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing its
capacity and efficiency at start-up. The
battery is also more prone to the risk of
freezing (at temperatures as high as
-10°C). Refer to the "Vehicle inactivity"
paragraph in "Starting and driving"
chapter if the vehicle is left parked for a
long time.
WARNING
153)Never smoke while working in the
engine compartment: gas and inflammable
vapours may be present, with the risk of
fire.
154)Be very careful when working in the
engine compartment when the engine is
hot: you may get burned. Do not get too
close to the radiator cooling fan: the
electric fan may start; danger of injury.
Scarves, ties and other loose clothing
might be pulled by moving parts.
155)If the engine oil is being topped up,
wait for the engine to cool down before
loosening the filler cap, particularly for
vehicles with aluminium cap (where
provided). WARNING: risk of burns!
156)The cooling system is pressurised. If
the cap needs replacing, do so with
another original or the effectiveness of the
system may be compromised. Do not
remove the reservoir plug when the engine
is hot: you risk scalding yourself.
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IMPORTANT
74)Keep your speed down when snow
chains are fitted; do not exceed 50 km/h.
Avoid potholes, do not drive over steps or
sidewalks and do not drive long distances
over roads without snow, to avoid
damaging both your vehicle and the road
surface.
BRAKES
The vehicle is provided with four
mechanical wear detectors for brake
pads, one for each wheel assembly (for
versions with disc brakes on all wheels)
and two mechanical wear detectors
only on the front brakes (for versions
with drum brakes on the rear wheels).
When the brake linings are close to
wearing out, pressing the brake pedal
will generate a slight squeal: this lasts
for about 100 km (the mileage varies
with the driving style and route).
In this case, it is still possible to
continue driving, with caution.
However, contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible to have the worn
brake pads changed.
BODY
PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paint
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5)
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation of
rust.
Maintenance of paintwork consists of
washing the car: the frequency
depends on the conditions and
environment where the car is used. For
example, it is advisable to wash the
vehicle more often in areas with high
levels of atmospheric pollution or salted
roads.
Some parts of the vehicle may be
covered with a matt paint which, in
order to be maintained intact, requires
special care: see the instructions in the
warning at the end of this paragraph
76)
To correctly wash the vehicle, follow
these instructions:
if the vehicle is washed remove the
aerial from the roof;
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if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the vehicle, keep a
distance of at least 40 cm from the
bodywork to avoid damage or
alteration. Build up of water could
cause damage to the vehicle in the long
term;
wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water if possible;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door
frames, bonnet, headlight frames, etc.)
with special care, as water may
stagnate more easily in these areas. Do
not wash the car after it has been left in
the sun or with the bonnet hot: this may
alter the shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the
vehicle.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Avoid parking under trees; the resin
dropped by trees makes the paintwork
go opaque and increases the possibility
of corrosion.
Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.Windows
Use specific detergents and clean
cloths to prevent scratching or altering
the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth following the
direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Front headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and
detergent for washing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the headlights.
IMPORTANT When cleaning with a
pressure washer, keep the water jet at
least 20 cm away from the headlights.
Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the
engine compartment thoroughly, taking
care not to aim the jet of water directly
at the electronic control units or at the
windscreen wiper motors. Have this
operation performed at a specialised
workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take
place with the engine cold and the
ignition device in the STOP position.After the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
IMPORTANT
75)In order to preserve the aesthetic
appearance of the paint abrasive products
and/or polishes should not be used for
cleaning the vehicle.
76)Avoid washing with rollers and/or
brushes in washing stations. Wash the
vehicle only by hand using neutral pH
detergents; dry it with a wet chamois
leather. Abrasive products and/or polishes
should not be used for cleaning the car.
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.
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IMPORTANT
5)Detergents pollute the environment. Only
wash your vehicle in areas equipped to
collect and treat wastewater from this type
of activity.
INTERIOR
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Periodically check the cleanliness of the
interior, beneath the mats, which could
cause oxidation of the sheet metal.
SEATS AND FABRIC
PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to use a
moist brush on when cleaning
non-fabric upholstery. Rub the seats
with a sponge moistened with a
solution of water and neutral detergent.
LEATHER SEATS(where provided)
Remove the dry dirt with a chamois or
slightly damp cloth, without exerting too
much pressure.
Remove any liquid or grease stains
using an absorbent dry cloth, without
rubbing. Then clean with a soft cloth or
buckskin cloth dampened with water
and mild soap. If the stain persists, use
specific products and observe the
instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol. Make
sure that the cleaning products used
contain no alcohol or alcohol
derivatives, even in small quantities.PLASTIC AND COATED
PARTS
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Clean interior plastic parts with a damp
cloth (if possible made from microfibre),
and a solution of water and neutral,
non-abrasive detergent.
To clean oily or persistent stains, use
specific products free from solvents and
designed to maintain the original
appearance and colour of the
components.
Remove any dust using a microfibre
cloth, if necessary moistened with
water. The use of paper tissues is not
recommended as these may leave
residues.
GENUINE LEATHER
PARTS
(where provided)
Use only water and mild soap to clean
these parts. Never use alcohol or
alcohol-based products.
Before using a specific product for
cleaning interiors, make sure that it
does not contain alcohol and/or alcohol
based substances.
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WARNING
172)Never use flammable products, such
as petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean
the inside of the car. The electrostatic
charges which are generated by rubbing
during the cleaning operation may cause a
fire.
173)Do not keep aerosol cans in the car:
they might explode. Aerosol cans must not
be exposed to a temperature exceeding
50°C. When the vehicle is exposed to
sunlight, the internal temperature can
greatly exceed this value.
174)There must be no obstacles on the
floor underneath the pedals; make sure
that mats are always flat and do not
interfere with the pedals.
IMPORTANT
77)Never use alcohol, petrols and
derivatives to clean the dashboard and
instrument panel lens.
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SWITCHING THE SYSTEM
ON/OFF
The system is switched on/off by
pressing the
button/knob.
Turn the button/knob clockwise to
increase the radio volume or
anticlockwise to decrease it. The
electronic volume adjustment control
rotates continuously (360°) in both
directions, without stop positions.
RADIO (TUNER) MODE
The system is equipped with the
following tuners: AM and FM .
Radio mode selection
Press the RADIO button on the front
panel to activate radio mode.
Selecting a frequency band
The different tuning modes can be
selected by pressing the RADIO button
on the front panel.
Displayed information
After the desired radio station is
selected on the display, the following
information is shown (INFO mode
activated):
In the upper part: the preset station, the
time and the other active radio settings
are highlighted.In the central part: the name of the
current station, the frequency and the
radio text information (if any) are
highlighted.
FM station list
Press the BROWSE ENTER
button/knob to display the complete list
of the FM stations that can be received.
AM/FM radio station storage
The preset stations are available in all
system modes and are selected by
touching one of the presetting buttons
1-2-3-4-5-6on the front panel. If you
are tuned to a radio station that you
wish to store, hold down the button on
the display which corresponds to the
desired preset until an acoustic warning
is emitted.
AM/FM radio station selection
To search for the desired radio station
press the
orbutton or use the
wheel of the steering wheel controls, or
turn the "BROWSE ENTER" knob.
Previous/next radio station search
Briefly press the
orbutton:
when the button is released the
previous or the next radio station is
displayed.Previous/next radio station fast
search
Hold down the
orbutton to
start the fast search: when the button is
released, the first tunable radio is
played.
MEDIA MODE
Interaction modes for AUX (where
provided), USB operation.
Audio source selection
To select the desired audio source
among those available: AUX (where
provided) or USB, press theMEDIA
media.
To select and playback music tracks on
the cell phone CD card (where the
phone allows) press the BROWSE
ENTER button, select Folders then
Card.
IMPORTANT Some multimedia players
may not be compatible with the
Uconnect™.
CHANGE TRACK (next/previous)
Briefly press the
button to play the
next track or briefly press the
button to return to the beginning
of the selected track or to the beginning
of the previous track if this has been
played for less than 3 seconds.
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MULTIMEDIA

SWITCHING THE SYSTEM
ON/OFF
The system is switched on/off by
pressing the
button/knob.
Turn the button/knob clockwise to
increase the radio volume or
anticlockwise to decrease it. The
electronic volume adjustment control
rotates continuously (360°) in both
directions, without stop positions.
RADIO MODE
After the desired radio station is
selected, the following information is
shown on the display:
At the top: the list of radio stations
stored (preset) is displayed; the station
being listened to is highlighted.
In the middle: display of the name of
the current radio station and the
buttons for selecting the previous or
next radio station.
At the bottom: display of the following
buttons:
"Browse": list of the radio stations
available;
"AM/FM", "AM/DAB", "FM/DAB":
selection of the desired frequency band
(button reconfigurable according to the
band selected: AM, FM or DAB);
"Tune" : manual radio station tuning
(not available for DAB radios);
"Info": additional information on the
source being listened to;
"Audio": access to the "Audio
setting" screen.
Audio menu
To access the "Audio" menu press the
Audio" button located at the bottom of
the display.
The following adjustments can be
carried out using the "Audio" menu:
"Equalizer" (for versions/markets,
where provided);
"Balance/Fader" (left/right and
front/rear audio balance adjustment);
"Speed/Volume" (speed-dependent
automatic volume control);
"Loudness" (for versions/markets,
where provided);
"Auto-On Radio";
To exit the "Audio" menu, press the
/Done button.
MEDIA MODE
Press the "Source" button to select the
desired audio source among those
available: AUX (where provided), USB or
Bluetooth®
.
Applications used on portable devices
may be not compatible with the
Uconnect™system
Track selection (browse)
Use this function to scroll through and
select the tracks on the active device.The choices available depend on the
device connected.
For example, on a USB device, you can
also use the BROWSE ENTER
button/knob to scroll through the list of
artists, genres and albums available on
the device, depending on the
information available in the tracks.
Within each list, the "ABC" button
allows the user to skip to the desired
letter in the list.
NOTE This button might be disabled for
some
Apple®
devices.
NOTE The BROWSE ENTER button
does not allow any operation on an
AUX device (where provided).
Press the BROWSE ENTER button to
activate this function on the source
being played.
Turn the BROWSE ENTER button/knob
to select the desired category and then
press the button/knob to confirm the
selection.
Press the
button to cancel the
function.
Bluetooth®SOURCE
This mode is activated by pairing a
Bluetooth®
device containing music
tracks with the system.
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