warning FIAT BARCHETTA 2003 1.G Manual PDF

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TRANSMISSION
CLUTCH
Self-adjusting with no pedal free trav-
el.
GEARBOX
Five forward speeds and reverse with
synchromesh for forward gear en-
gagement. SERVICE AND EMERGENCY
BRAKES
Front: disc, floating calliper type with
a master cylinder for each wheel.
Rear: disc type with floating calliper.
Cross-over hydraulic circuit control.
8" vacuum servo brakes.
Four-channel, four-sensor ABS sys-
tem (where fitted).
Automatic take up of clearance due
to friction lining wear.
Electronic brake corrector (EBD sys-
tem).
HANDBRAKE
Controlled by a lever working me-
chanically on the rear brake callipers.
BRAKES
Water, ice and salt sprin-
kled on the roads can de-
posit on the brake discs and reduce
the effectiveness braking the first
time they are used.
WARNING
Be careful when fitting
spoilers, alloy rims and af-
ter-market wheel caps: they could
reduce ventilation and effectiveness
in the event of abrupt and repeat-
ed braking or when driving down hill
for a long time.
WARNING

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LOCATION
OF COMPONENTS
IN THE VEHICLE fig. 2
A- Radio-frequency receiver in ceil-
ing light
B - “Bonnet open” signal switch con-
trol (adjustable cap)
C- “Bonnet open” signal switch
D- “Right door open”, “left door
open” and “boot open” signal switch
E- Electronic alarm control unit (in
the engine compartment)
F- “Electronic alarm on” warning led
G- Radio-frequency remote control
H- Passenger compartment protec-
tion sensor (located under the central
tunnel).
fig. 2
P5S10042m

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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
The tow hitch structure fig. 4must
be fixed using 6 M10 bolts at the
points indicated Ø.
All the anchorage points ➀must
have suitable internal 4 mm-thick steel
reinforcements and diam. 20x4.5 mmthick spacers. Dimensions as shown in
the picture and turned up edges.
The underbody plate must be wider
than the plate in the boot. Further-
more, the edge of the plate must be
turned up to avoid sharp corners com-
ing into contact with the body.
fig. 4
P5S00722m
The tow hitch must be anchored to
the body by trimming the grille in the
centre part of the rear bumper.
IMPORTANTA clearly visible
plate of a suitable size and made of
suitable material saying:
MAX LOAD ON BALL COUPLING
35 kg
must be fixed at the height of the ball
coupling (for vehicles with maximum
towable load of 450 kg).Outside rear panel edge
Lower cross member
Laden
Ground level Hook centre of
gravity Centre of the spare
wheel recess floor
Seen from X
Vehicle centreline
Vehicle centreline
Spacer Spare wheel
centre Seen from A
After assembly, all holes
must be adequately sealed
to avoid exhaust fumes from filter-
ing into the vehicle.
WARNING

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– homologation codes....... 156
Rear fog lights
– controls ............................ 41
– bulb replacement ........... 97
Rear windowing (cleaning) . 133
Rearview mirrors
– electric............................... 20
– external ............................. 20
– internal .............................. 20
Rev counter............................. 28
Repeated checks ................... 82
Reversing lights ....................... 97
Rubber piping .......................... 128
Safe driving
– driving at night ................. 73
– driving in the rain ............ 74
– before getting behind
the wheel .......................... 72
– driving in fog .................... 74
– driving in the mountains 75
– driving on snow and ice 75
– driving with ABS.............. 75
– when travelling ................ 72
Seat belts
– general information ........ 22– maintenance ..................... 23
– use ...................................... 21
Seats
– adjustment ........................ 18
– cleaning.............................. 134
Servicing ................................... 111
– additional operations ..... 115
– annual inspection schedule 115
– scheduled service............ 112
– Service Schedule ............. 113
Side/taillights
– controls ............................ 38
– front bulb replacement 93
– rear bulb replacement .. 96
Snow tyres ............................... 80-141
Spark plugs............................... 126
Specifications ........................... 135
Speedometer........................... 28
Starting the engine
– jump starting .................... 85
– bump starting ................... 86
– emergency start-up ........ 84
– ignition switch.................. 17
– stopping the engine ........ 69
– warming up a recently
started engine .................. 69Steering column lock............. 18
Steering column stalks
– left-hand stalk .................. 38
– right-hand stalk................ 39
Steering wheel ........................ 19
Steering..................................... 140
Storing the car ........................ 81
Sun visors ................................. 43
Suspensions ............................. 140
Symbols .................................... 9
Technical specifications.... 135
Third brake light
(bulb replacement) ............... 96
Tools............................................. 88
Top speeds .................................. 140
Towing a trailer
– tow hitch installation ......... 152
– warnings................................ 79
Towing the car ........................... 108
Transmission (ratios) ................ 139
Transporting children
in safety .................................... 24
Tyre pressure ............................. 148
Tyres ..................................... 126-148

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Ventilation ................................ 36
Vehicle storage .......................... 81
Warning lights ......... 30-31-32-33
Weights ........................................ 143
Wheel geometry (toe-in)......... 140
Wheel rims ................................. 141
Wheels
– changing a wheel ................. 88
– spare ...................................... 141
Wind stop .................................. 51
Window cleaning ....................... 132
Windscreen washer
– controls................................. 40
– fluid level............................... 120
Windscreen wipers
– controls ............................... 39
– blades .................................... 128
– nozzles .................................. 129