towing FIAT FULLBACK 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

Jack
The jack is used only for the purpose of
changing a tyre when a tyre is
punctured.
NOTE The jack is maintenance-free.
NOTE The jack is in conformity with EC
law as approximated by the Machinery
Directive 2006/42/EC.
NOTE The EC declaration of conformity
is attached to the section “Declaration
of Conformity” in the end of this
owner's manual. The business name,
full address of the manufacturer and of
his authorised representative and the
designation of the jack are described in
the EC declaration of conformity.
Removing and storing the tools,
jack and jack handle
Single cab
The tools, jack, and jack handle are
located behind the seat.
1. Tip forward the seatback (refer to
“Seats”).
2. Type 1: Remove the wheel nut
wrench (A) from the holder (B), and take
out the wrench.
Type 2: Remove the securing band (C),
and then take out the tools (D).3. Remove the securing nut (E), and
then take out the jack (F).
4. Remove the jack handle (G) from the
holder (H), and take out the handle.5. Reverse the removing procedure
when storing the tools, jack and jack
handle.
When stowing the jack handle, align the
black-marked part (I) of the jack handle
with the holder (H).
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Club cab
The tools are stored under the floor on
the left-hand side of the rear seat. The
jack, and jack handle are stored under
the floor on the right-hand side of the
rear seat.
1. Raise the seat cushion. Refer to
“Folding up the seat cushion (Club
cab)”. Open the rear door. Refer to “To
open or close the rear door (Club cab)”.
2. Open the lid.
3. Remove the securing band (A), and
then take out the tools (B) on the
left-hand side.4. Remove the securing nut (C), and
then take out the jack (D) on the
right-hand side.
5. Remove the jack handle (E) from the
holder (F), and then take out the jack
handle on the right-hand side.6. Reverse the removing procedure
when storing the tools, jack and jack
handle.
NOTE When stowing the jack handle,
align the coloured marking on the jack
handle with that on the holder, and fit
the jack in the holder.
Double cab
The tools, jack, and jack handle are
located behind the rear seat.
1. Tip forward the seatback of the rear
seat. (Refer to “Folding the seatback
forward (Double cab)”.
2. Type 1: remove the wheel nut wrench
(A) from the holder (B), and take out the
wrench. Type 2: remove the securing
band (C), and then take out the tools
(D).
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3. Remove the securing nut (E), and
then take out the jack (F).
4. Remove the jack handle (G) from the
holder (H), and take out the handle.5. Reverse the removing procedure
when storing the tools, jack and jack
handle.
NOTE When stowing the jack handle,
align the black-marked part (I) of the
jack handle with the holder (H).To use the jack handle (Club cab)
1. While pressing the snap pin (A) on
the handle that has a black marking,
withdraw and remove the inner handle
(B).
2. Reverse the inner handle (B) then,
while pressing the snap pin (C), insert it
into the outer handle (D) until it is locked
by snap pin as illustrated.
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TOWING
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by a Fiat Dealership
or a commercial tow truck service. In
the following cases, transport the
vehicle using a tow truck.
The engine runs but the vehicle does
not move, or an abnormal noise is
produced.
Inspection of the vehicle’s underside
reveals that oil or some other fluid is
leaking.
If a wheel gets stuck in a ditch, do not
try to tow the vehicle. Please contact a
Fiat Dealership or a commercial tow
truck service for assistance.
Only when you cannot receive a towing
service from a Fiat Dealership or
commercial tow truck service, tow your
vehicle carefully in accordance with the
instructions given in “Emergency
towing” in this part. The regulations
concerning towing may differ from
country to country. It is recommended
that you obey the regulations of the
area where you are driving your vehicle.Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
172) 173) 174) 175) 176)
330) 331) 332)
Towing with front wheels off the
ground (Type B)
Place the gearshift lever in the “N”
(Neutral) position (manual transmission)
or the selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position (automatic
transmission). Release the parking
brake.
177)
Towing with rear wheels off the
ground (Type C)
Place the gearshift lever in the “N”
(Neutral) position (manual transmission)
or the selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position (automatic
transmission). Turn the ignition switch to
the “ACC” position or put the operation
mode in ACC and secure the steering
wheel in a straight-ahead position with
a rope or tiedown strap. Never place
the ignition switch in the “LOCK”
position or put the operation mode in
OFF when towing.
Emergency towing
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed by a rope secured to
the towing hook. If your vehicle is to be
towed by another vehicle or if your
vehicle tows another vehicle, pay
careful attention to the following points.
If your vehicle is to be towed by
another vehicle
1. The front towing hooks are located
as shown in the illustration. Secure the
tow rope to the front towing hook.
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NOTE Using any part other than the
designated towing hooks could result in
damage to the vehicle body.
Using a wire rope or metal chain can
result in damage to the vehicle body. It
is best to use a non-metallic rope. If you
use a wire rope or metal chain, wrap it
with cloth at any point where it touches
the vehicle body.
Use care that the tow rope is kept as
horizontal as possible. An angled tow
rope can damage the vehicle body.
Secure the tow rope to the same side
towing hook, to keep the tow rope as
straight as possible.
2. Keep the engine running. If the
engine is not running, perform the
following operation to unlock the
steering wheel.
[Except for vehicles with the keyless
operation system] On vehicles with
manual transmission, turn the ignition
switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position.On vehicles with automatic
transmission, turn the ignition switch to
the “ON” position. [For vehicles with the
keyless operation system] On vehicles
with manual transmission, put the
operation mode in ACC or ON. On
vehicles with automatic transmission,
put the operation mode in ON.
NOTE For vehicles equipped with the
Start&Stop system, press the
“Start&Stop OFF” switch to deactivate
the Start&Stop system before stopping
the vehicle. Refer to “To deactivate”.178) 179)
3. Place the gearshift lever in the “N”
(Neutral) position (manual transmission)
or the selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position (automatic
transmission).
4. On 4WD vehicles, set the drive
modes elector to “2H” position.
5. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if
required by law. (Follow the local driving
laws and regulations).
6. During towing make sure that close
contact is maintained between the
drivers of both vehicles, and that the
vehicles travel at low speed.
333) 334) 335)
If your vehicle tows another vehicle
(vehicles with rear towing hook
only)
336) 337) 338) 339) 340) 341)
The rear towing hook is located as
shown in the illustration. Secure the tow
rope to the rear towing hook.
Otherwise, the instructions are the
same as for “When being towed by
another vehicle”.
NOTE Using any part other than the
designated towing hook could result in
damage to the vehicle body.
180)
NOTE Do not tow a vehicle heavier
than your own vehicle.
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WARNING
330)Towing must not be made for getting
past significant obstacles on the road (e.g.
heaps of snow or material on the road
surface).
331)Towing must be made exclusively on
roads/streets; the device must not be used
to recover the vehicle if it got off the road.
332)As your vehicle is equipped with ESC,
if the vehicle is towed with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position or the operation
mode in ON and only the front wheels or
only the rear wheels raised off the ground,
the active traction control system may
operate, resulting in an accident.
333)Avoid sudden braking, acceleration
and steering wheel movements; such
driving operation could cause damage to
the towing hook or towing rope. People in
the vicinity could be injured as a result.334)When going down a long slope, the
brakes may overheat, reducing
effectiveness. Have your vehicle transport
by a tow truck.
335)The person in the vehicle being towed
must pay attention to the brake lamps of
the towing vehicle and make sure the rope
never becomes slack.
336)Do not use flexible cables for towing
and avoid jerking. During towing
operations, make sure that the fastened
joint does not damage adjoining
components.
337)When towing the vehicle comply with
the specific rules of the Highway Code
regarding the towing device and the
behaviour on the road.
338)Do not start the engine while towing
the vehicle.
339)Towing must be made exclusively on
roads/streets; the device must not be used
to recover the vehicle if it got off the road.
340)Towing must not be made for getting
past significant obstacles on the road (e.g.
heaps of snow or material on the road
surface).
341)Towing must take place with the two
vehicles (one towing, the other towed)
aligned as much as possible; towing by
roadside assistance vehicles, too, must
take place with the two vehicles aligned as
much as possible.
IMPORTANT
172)This vehicle must not be towed by a
tow truck using sling lift type equipment
(Type A) as illustrated fig. 408. Using a sling
lift will damage the bumper and front end.
173)On 4WD vehicles, be sure to shift the
transfer shift lever or set the drive
mode-selector to “2H” position and
transport the vehicle with the driving wheels
on a carriage {Type C (vehicles with the
transfer shift lever), D or E} as illustrated.
Never try to tow with the transfer shift lever
or the drive mode-selector in “4H” or “4L”
positions (Easy Select 4WD), “4H”, “4HLc”
or “4LLc” positions (Super Select 4WD II)
and with the front or rear wheels on the
ground (Type B or C) as illustrated. This
could result in the driving system damage
or vehicle may jump at the carriage. If you
cannot shift the transfer shift lever or set
the drive mode-selector to “2H” position or
the transmission is malfunctioning or
damaged, transport the vehicle with the all
wheels on a carriage (Type D or E) as
illustrated fig. 0.
174)On 2WD vehicles, if the transmission
is malfunctioning or damaged, transport the
vehicle with the driving wheels on a
carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated.
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175)If you tow the vehicles with automatic
transmission with the driving wheels on the
ground (Type B) as illustrated, make sure
that the towing speed and distance given
below are never exceeded, causing
damage to the transmission. Towing speed:
30 km/h Towing distance: 80 km For the
towing speed and the towing distance,
follow the local driving laws and
regulations.
176)On vehicles with manual transmission,
do not tow the vehicle with the rear wheels
on the ground (Type B) as illustrated.
177)Never tow an automatic transmission
vehicle with the front wheels up (and the
rear wheels on the ground) (Type B) when
the automatic transmission fluid level is low.
This may cause serious and expensive
damage to the transmission.
178)When the engine is not running, the
brake booster and power steering pump do
not operate. This means higher brake
depression force and higher steering effort
are required. Therefore, vehicle operation is
very difficult.
179)Do not leave the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position or the operation mode in
OFF. The steering wheel will lock, causing
loss of control.
180)On vehicles with Super Select 4WD II,
when you are going to tow another vehicle,
set the drive mode-selector to “4H”
position. Selecting “2H” drive may increase
the differential oil temperature, resulting in
possible damage to the driving system.
Further, the drive train will be subjected to
excessive loading possibly leading to oil
leakage, component seizure, or other
serious faults.OPERATION UNDER
ADVERSE DRIVING
CONDITIONS
On a flooded road
Avoid flooded roads. In the event
driving flooded roads, doing so may
cause the following serious damage to
the vehicle.
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water
immersion
After driving flooded roads, be sure to
have an inspection at a Fiat Dealership
and take the necessary measures or
repair.
On a wet road
When driving in rain or on a road with
many puddles a layer of water may
form between the tyres and the road
surface. This reduces a tyre’s frictional
resistance on the road, resulting in loss
of steering stability and braking
capability.
To cope with this, observe the following
items:
(a) Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres.
(c) Always maintain the specified tyre
inflation pressures.On a snow-covered or frozen road
When driving on a snow-covered or
frozen road, it is recommended that you
use snow tyres or snow traction device
(tyre chains). Refer to the “Snow tyres”
and “Snow traction device (tyre chains)”
sections.
Avoid high-speed operation, sudden
acceleration, abrupt brake application
and sharp cornering.
Depressing the brake pedal during
travel on snowy or icy roads may cause
tyre slippage and skidding. When
traction between the tyres and the road
is reduced the wheels may skid and the
vehicle cannot readily be brought to a
stop by conventional braking
techniques. Braking will differ,
depending upon whether you have
anti-lock brake system (ABS). If you do
have ABS, brake by pressing the brake
pedal hard, and keeping it pressed. If
you do not have ABS, pump the brake
pedal with short rapid jabs, each time
fully applying and fully releasing for
greatest effect.
Allow extra distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you,
and avoid sudden braking.
Accumulation of ice on the braking
system can cause the wheels to lock.
Pull away from a standstill slowly after
confirming safety around the vehicle.
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PERIODIC CHECKS
Before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
operation of lighting system
(headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
tyre alignment;
operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
To ensure that the vehicle is always
efficient and well maintained, it is
advisable to make sure that you carry
out the above operations regularly
(approximately every 1000 km and
every 3000 km for checking and
topping up engine oil is advisable).
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
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
conditions and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
boot locks, cleanliness and lubrication
of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves -
bushes - etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect condition of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter.
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TYRES
402)
Tyre size UP TO 3 PASSENGERS MAX. LOAD OR TRAILER TOWING
Front Rear Front Rear
205R16C 110/108R 8PR2.4 bar
(240 kPa)
{35 psi}2.4 bar
(240 kPa)
{35 psi}2.4 bar
(240 kPa)
{35 psi}4.5 bar
(450 kPa)
{65 psi}
245/70R16 111S RF2.0 bar
(200 kPa)
{29 psi}2.0 bar
(200 kPa)
{29 psi}2.0 bar
(200 kPa)
{29 psi}2.9 bar
(290 kPa)
{42 psi}
245/65R17 111S RF2.2 bar
(220 kPa)
{32 psi}2.2 bar
(220 kPa)
{32 psi}2.2 bar
(220 kPa)
{32 psi}2.9 bar
(290 kPa)
{42 psi}
Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the tyres while they are cold; if insufficient or excessive, adjust to the specified value.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted, check the tyres for damage and air leaks. Be sure to put caps on the valves.
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Club Cab
Vehicles without wide fenderVehicles with
wide fender
LHD RHD
Kerb weightWithout optional
parts1,820 kg 1,805 kg 1,840 kg
With full optional
parts1,910 kg 1,895 kg 1,930 kg
Maximum gross vehicle weight 2,850 kg
Maximum axle weightFront 1,260 kg
Rrear 1,840 kg
Maximum towable weightWith brake 3,000 kg
Without brake 750 kg
Maximum trailer-nose weight 120 kg
Maximum gross combination weight 5,820 kg
Maximum permissible weight of the coupling device 34 kg
Seating capacity
4 persons, 2 persons
(*)
(*) Vehicles equipped with rear seatless option
NOTE: Trailer specifications indicate the manufacturer’s recommendation.
NOTE: When loading luggage and/or towing a trailer, make sure not to exceed any of the above maximum weights all the time.
NOTE: The trailer weights related specifications are not applicable to use in some markets, the correct maximum weights are
stated in the registration book of the vehicle.
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