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Replacing the wiper bladesProceed as follows:
❒raise the wiper arm, press tab A fig. 165 of the attachment spring
and remove the blade from the arm;
❒fit the new blade by inserting the tab into the special slot in the arm.
Make sure that it is properly locked into place;
❒lower the windscreen wiper arm on the windscreen.
Do not operate the windscreen wiper with the blades lifted
from the windscreen.
Lifting the wiper bladesWhen the wiper blades have to be lifted from the windscreen (i.e. in
the event of snow), proceed as follows:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR position;❒operate the lever to the right of the steering wheel to activate a
windscreen wiper stroke (see paragraph "Window washing" in
chapter "Getting to know your car");
❒turn the ignition key to the STOP position when the driver's side
wiper blade reaches the windscreen side pillar and lift the
windscreen wiper to the rest position;
❒bring the wiper blades back into contact with the windscreen before
activating the windscreen wiper.
Replacing the rear window wiper
bladeProceed as follows:
❒raise cover A fig. 166, undo nut B and remove arm C;
❒correctly position the new arm, fully tighten nut B then lower cover
A.
fig. 165
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fig. 166
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BRAKESVersions Front brakes Rear brakes Parking brake
Turbo TwinAir
Self-ventilated discs DiscControlled by hand lever, acting
on the rear brakes 1.4 petrol
1.4 Turbo MultiAir
1.3 JTD
M-2
1.6 JTD
M
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt spread on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking efficiency the first time the brakes are
applied.SUSPENSIONVersions Front Rear
Turbo TwinAir
McPherson independent wheels with anti-roll bar Interconnected wheels with torsion beam 1.4 petrol
1.4 Turbo MultiAir
1.3 JTD
M-2
1.6 JTD
M
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WHEELSRIMS AND TYRESPressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless radial carcass tyres. The vehicle
registration document also lists all type-approved tyres.
For safe driving, the car must be fitted with tyres of the same make and
type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT If there are any discrepancies between the Owner
handbook and the registration document, take the information from the
latter.
IMPORTANT Do not use tubes with tubeless tires.SPACE-SAVER WHEELPressed steel rim. Tubeless tyre.READING THE TYRE CODEExample fig. 173: 195/55 R 16 87H195
Rated width (S, distance in mm between sidewalls)
55
Height/width ratio (H/S) as a percentage
RRadial tyre16
Rim diameter in inches (Ø)
91
Load rating (capacity)
VMaximum speed indexMaximum speed index
Qup to 160 km/hRup to 170 km/hSup to 180 km/hTup to 190 km/hUup to 200 km/hHup to 210 km/hVup to 240 km/hW
up to 270 km/h
Yup to 300 km/h
Maximum speed index for snow tyresQM+S
up to 160 km/h
TM+S
up to 190 km/h
HM+S
up to 210 km/h
fig. 173
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Load rating (capacity)
60= 250 kg76= 400 kg
61= 257 kg77= 412 kg
62= 265 kg78= 425 kg
63= 272 kg79= 437 kg
64= 280 kg80= 450 kg
65= 290 kg81= 462 kg
66= 300 kg82= 475 kg
67= 307 kg83= 487 kg
68= 315 kg84= 500 kg
69= 325 kg85= 515 kg
70= 335 kg86= 530 kg
71= 345 kg87= 545 kg
72= 355 kg88= 560 kg
73= 365 kg89= 580 kg
74= 375 kg90= 600 kg
75= 387 kg91= 615 kg
CORRECT READING OF THE RIM CODEExample fig. 173:6Jx15H2ET406rim diameter in inches (1).Jrim drop centre outline (side projection where the tyre bead rests)
(2).15
rim fitting diameter in inches (corresponds to diameter of the tyre
to be mounted) (3 = Ø).
H2
shape and number of humps (circumference measurement which
keeps the bead of tubeless tyres in position on the rim).
ET 40
wheel camber (distance between the disc/rim support plane
and the wheel rim centre line).
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RIM PROTECTOR TYRES
DO NOT fit wheel hub caps when using integral hub
caps fixed (with springs) to the steel rim and after sale
tyres provided with Rim Protector (fig. 174). Use of
unsuitable tyres and wheel caps may cause sudden loss of tyre
pressure.
fig. 174
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RIMS AND TYRES PROVIDED AS STANDARDVersions Rims Tyres provided Snow tyresSpace-saver wheel
Rim - Tyre
Turbo TwinAir6Jx15 ET 40 185/65 R15 88H 185/65 R15 88H (M+S)
135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15 7Jx16 ET 39 195/55 R16 87H 195/55 R16 87H (M+S)
7Jx17 ET 39
215/45 R17 87W
(*)
215/45 R17 87H (M+S)
7 1/2 Jx18 ET 42
215/40 R18 89W XL
(*)
215/40 R18 89H (M+S)
1.4 Petrol6Jx15 ET 40
185/65 R15 88V
(**)
185/65 R15 88Q (M+S)
135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15 6Jx15 ET 40
185/65 R15 88H
(***)
185/65 R15 88H (M+S)
7Jx16 ET 39 195/55 R16 87H 195/55 R16 87H (M+S)
7Jx17 ET 39
205/45 R17 88W XL
(**)
205/45 R17 88H (M+S)
7Jx17 ET 39
215/45 R17 87W
(*)
215/45 R17 87H (M+S)
7 1/2 Jx18 ET 42
215/40 R18 89W XL
(*)
215/40 R18 89H (M+S)
(*) Tyres which cannot be fitted with chains
(**) For versions/markets, where provided
(***) 1.4 Petrol versions
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Versions Rims Tyres provided Snow tyresSpace-saver wheel
Rim - Tyre
1.4 Turbo
MultiAir 135
HP 1.4 Turbo
MultiAir
170 HP
Quadrifoglio
Ve r d e6Jx15 ET 40
185/65 R15 88V
(**)
185/65 R15 88Q (M+S)
135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15 7Jx16 ET 39 195/55 R16 87V 195/55 R16 87H (M+S)
7Jx17 ET 39
205/45 R17 88W XL
(**)
205/45 R17 88H (M+S)
7Jx17 ET 39
215/45 R17 87W
(*)
215/45 R17 87H (M+S)
7 1/2 Jx18 ET 42
215/40 R18 89W XL
(*)
215/40 R18 89H (M+S)
1.3 JTD
M-2
1.6 JTD
M
6Jx15 ET40
185/65 R15 88H
(****)
185/65 R15 88H (M+S)
135/70 R16 4B x 16 ET 15 6Jx15 ET 40
185/65 R15 88T
(**)
185/65 R15 88T (M+S)
7Jx16 ET 39 195/55 R16 87H 195/55 R16 87H (M+S)
7Jx16 ET 39195/55 R16 87H
Continental Premium Contact
2
(**) (*****)
195/55 R16 87H (M+S)
7Jx17 ET 39
205/45 R17 88W XL
(**)
205/45 R17 88H (M+S)
7Jx17 ET 39
215/45 R17 87W
(*)
215/45 R17 87H (M+S)
7 1/2 Jx18 ET 42
215/40 R18 89W XL
(*)
215/40 R18 89H (M+S)
(**) For versions/markets, where provided (*) Tyres which cannot be fitted with chains
(****) 1.6 JTD
Mversions
(*****) Otherwise use tyres offering equivalent performance
On versions with 185/65 R15 88H, 195/55 R16 and 205/45 R17 tyres, reduced size snow chains can be used, with a maximum projection of 9
mm beyond the tyre profile.
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TYRES PROVIDED
VERSIONS MEASUREMENTMEDIUM LOAD FULL LOAD
Front Rear Front Rear
1.3 JTD
M-2
185/65 R15 88T
(*)
195/55 R16 87H
205/45 R17 88W XL
(*)
215/45 R17 87W
215/40 R18 89W XL2,6
2,3
2,4
2,3
2,42,4
2,1
2,2
2,1
2,22,6
2,5
2,8
2,6
2,72,4
2,3
2,5
2,3
2,4
1.6 JTD
M
185/65 R15 88H
195/55 R16 87H
205/45 R17 88W XL
(*)
215/45 R17 87W
215/40 R18 89W XL2,3
2,3
2,6
2,4
2,52,1
2,1
2,2
2,2
2,22,5
2,6
2,8
2,6
2,72,3
2,3
2,3
2,3
2,3
Space-saver wheel135/70 R16 4,2
(*)For versions/markets, where providedAdd +0.3 bar to the prescribed pressure when the tyres are warm. Check correct pressure on a cold tyre.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
When travelling at speeds over 160 km/h, inflate the tyres to the values specified for fully laden conditions.
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UseFluid and lubricant features for a correct use
of the carGenuine fluids and
lubricantsApplications
Lubricants and
greases for drive
transmission
systemSAE 75W grade synthetic lubricant.
FIAT Classification 9.55550-MZ6.TUTELA
TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F002.F10Gearboxes and
differentials
(mechanical)
Molybdenum disulphide grease, for use at high
temperatures. NL.G.I. 1-2 consistency
FIAT 9.55580 ClassificationTUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F702.G07Wheel side constant
velocity joints
Grease for constant velocity joints with low friction
coefficient. NL.GI. 0-1 consistency
FIAT 9.55580 ClassificationTUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F701.C07Differential side constant
velocity joints
Brake fluidSynthetic fluid for brake and clutch systems. Exceeds
specifications: FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J1704,
FIAT 9.55597 ClassificationTUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F001.A93Brake and clutch
hydraulic controls
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................... 239
ADVICE ..................................................................................... 239
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ................................................... 240
BASIC LEVEL SYSTEM.................................................................. 240
QUICK GUIDE............................................................................... 241
GENERAL FUNCTIONS ............................................................... 242
RADIO FUNCTIONS ................................................................... 243
CD FUNCTIONS ......................................................................... 243
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS ...................................................... 244
GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................. 245
FUNCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS ................................................. 247
SWITCHING ON THE RADIO ...................................................... 247
SWITCHING OFF THE RADIO ...................................................... 247
SELECTING THE RADIO FUNCTIONS ........................................... 247
SELECTING CD FUNCTION ......................................................... 247
AUDIO SOURCE MEMORY FUNCTION ....................................... 247
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT .............................................................. 247
MUTE/PAUSE FUNCTION (zeroing the volume) ........................... 247
AUDIO SETTINGS....................................................................... 248
TONE ADJUSTMENT (bass/treble) ............................................... 248
BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ............................................................. 248
FADER ADJUSTMENT .................................................................. 248
LOUDNESS FUNCTION .............................................................. 249
PRESET/USER/CLASSIC/ROCK/JAZZ FUNCTIONS ...................... 249
USER EQ SETTINGS FUNCTION ................................................. 249
MENU ....................................................................................... 249
AF SWITCHING function ............................................................ 250
TRAFFIC INFORMATION function ................................................ 250
REGIONAL MODE function ........................................................ 251
MP3 DISPLAY function ................................................................ 252SPEED VOLUME function ............................................................ 252
RADIO ON VOLUME function ..................................................... 252
PHONE FUNCTION .................................................................... 253
AUX OFFSET function ................................................................. 253
RADIO OFF function .................................................................. 253
SYSTEM RESET function ............................................................... 253
PHONE SET-UP........................................................................... 254
ANTI-THEFT PROTECTION ........................................................... 254
RADIO (TUNER) ............................................................................ 255
INTRODUCTION......................................................................... 255
FREQUENCY BAND SELECTION.................................................. 255
PRESET BUTTONS ....................................................................... 256
STORING THE LAST STATION LISTENED TO.................................. 256
AUTOMATIC TUNING................................................................. 256
MANUAL TUNING ..................................................................... 256
AUTOSTORE FUNCTION ........................................................... 256
EMERGENCY ALARM RECEPTION ............................................... 257
EON FUNCTION (Enhanced Other Network) ................................ 257
STEREOPHONIC BROADCASTERS ............................................... 257
CD PLAYER ................................................................................... 258
INTRODUCTION......................................................................... 258
SELECTING THE CD PLAYER ........................................................ 258
LOADING/EJECTING A CD ........................................................ 258
DISPLAY INFORMATION ............................................................. 259
TRACK SELECTION (forward/back) ............................................. 259
TRACK FAST FORWARD/REWIND ............................................... 259
PAUSE FUNCTION...................................................................... 259
MP3 CD PLAYER ............................................................................ 260
INTRODUCTION......................................................................... 260
MP3 MODE................................................................................ 260
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