wheel FIAT TALENTO 2020 Owner handbook (in English)
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USING THE
GEARBOX
155)
26)
To engage reverse (vehicle
stopped)
From the neutral position, lift up ring 1
fig. 213 against the lever knob to
engage reverse gear.
The reverse lights go on when the gear
is engaged (starter device in position
M).
WARNING
155)Depress the clutch pedal fully to
change gear correctly. It is therefore
essential that there is nothing under the
pedals: make sure the mats are lying flat
and do not get in the way of the pedals.
IMPORTANT
26)Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted, even if
slight, could lead over time to premature
wear of the gearbox internal components.
PARKING THE
VEHICLE
156) 157)
27) 28) 29)
Proceed as follows when parking and
leaving the vehicle:
engage a gear (1st gear if facing
uphill or reverse if facing downhill) and
leave the wheels turned;
stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
always remove the ignition key.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a
stone if the vehicle is parked on a steep
slope.
IMPORTANTNEVERleave the vehicle
with the gear in neutral.
HANDBRAKE
To engage the handbrake, pull the lever
up and check that the vehicle is
immobilised properly. The
warning
light will come on in the instrument
panel.
To release the handbrake, pull the lever
up slightly, press the button 2
fig. 214and accompany the lever down
to its rest position. The indicator light
turns off.
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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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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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Replacing a wheel
Undo the wheel nuts with wrench 1
fig. 263.
Position the jack 2 fig. 264 horizontally
so that its head 3 fig. 264 coincides
with the hole under the chassis nearest
to the wheel concerned.
Start raising the jack to rest the base
correctly (it should be slightly under the
vehicle and aligned with the jack head).
Undo the nuts and remove the tyre.
Position the spare tyre in the centre of
the hub.
Tighten the nuts and lower the jack.
When the tyre is on the ground, tighten
the screws hard and check their
tightness as soon as possible.IMPORTANT If you are using
tamper-proof screws, position them as
close as possible to the valve (it could
be impossible to fit the wheel plate).
WARNING
178)Activate hazard warning lights Park
the vehicle far from traffic on level, resistant
and not slippery ground. Pull up the
handbrake and engage a gear. Get all the
occupants out of the car and far from
traffic.
179)It is extremely dangerous to attempt
to change a wheel on the side of the
vehicle next to the driving lane: make sure
that the vehicle is at a sufficient distance
from the road, to avoid being run over.
180)Use your hazard lights, warning
triangle, etc to show that your vehicle is
stationary. Passengers should get out of
the vehicle, particularly if it is heavily
loaded, and wait for the wheel to be
changed away from the traffic.181)The spare tyre is not the same size as
the other four. Never fit more than one
spare tyre on the same vehicle. The
standard wheel is larger than the spare
wheel, so the vehicle will be lower. Replace
the spare tyre as soon as possible with a
tyre identical to the original. While in use,
which has to be temporary, your speed
should not exceed that indicated on the
wheel's label. If you have to use snow
chains, fit the spare tyre on the rear axle
and check the tyre pressures. Fitting this
tyre can alter the vehicle's normal
behaviour. Avoid accelerating or braking
abruptly and lower your speed on curves.
182)If snow chains must be used and a
front tyre is punctured, fit the spare wheel
on the rear axle and check inflation
pressure. Snow chains cannot be fitted on
the spare wheel.
183)Never leave tools haphazardly in the
vehicle: if you brake suddenly, they could
scatter around the floorboards, causing a
hazard to the occupants. After use, be sure
to fasten the tools in the tool bag, then
place it correctly in its position: risk of
injuries. The jack must only be used for
changing a wheel. It should never be used
to raise the vehicle to perform a repair
underneath.
184)There should be no objects at the
driver's feet: in case of sharp braking, they
could slide under the pedals, preventing
their correct use.
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TOWING THE
VEHICLE
196) 197) 198)
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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SERVICING AND CARE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the car to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING.......163
SERVICING PROCEDURES.....168
CHECKING LEVELS..........169
FILTERS..................172
BATTERY.................173
WHEELS AND TYRES.........174
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WIPER............176
BODYWORK...............178
INTERIOR.................180
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52)If the vehicle will be unused for an
extended period of time in extremely cold
weather conditions, remove the battery and
store it in a heated area to prevent it from
freezing.
IMPORTANT
6)Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment. For
battery replacement, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
WHEELS AND TYRES
SAFETY INFORMATION
The tyres are the vehicle's only contact
with the road surface, so they need to
be kept in good condition.
Local laws concerning rules of the road
must be respected.
220) 221) 222) 223) 224)
53) 54)
MAINTENANCE
The tyres must always be in good
condition, the treads have to be thick
enough; the tyres approved by Fiat
have wear warnings 1 fig. 280 that are
made up of protuberances incorporated
in the tread thickness.When the tread pattern is reduced to
the level of the warning protuberances,
they become visible 2 fig. 280: you
need to replace your tyres because the
tread depth is approximately1.6 mm
and that means low grip on wet roads.
An overloaded vehicle, travelling too
long on highways, in very hot weather
or driving on bumpy roads contributes
to deteriorating the tyres faster.
INFLATION PRESSURE
Respect the inflation pressure (including
the spare tyre), check it at least once a
year and before any long trips (see the
label located on the driver's door pillar).
The pressure must be checked with
cold tyres: do not consider higher
pressures that could be reached during
hot months or after hard driving. If tyre
pressure checking cannot be done with
cold tyres, increase the pressure 0.2 to
0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.
Vehicles equipped with TPMS: in case
of under-inflating or puncture, the
warning light
on the instrument
panel turns on. Refer to the “TPMS –
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System”
paragraph in the “Safety” chapter.
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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
55) 56) 57) 58)
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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